A celebrity chef has launched a new reality series that brings together top cooking experts to give viewers a tasty taste of food and scandal.
In the course of the years, Jesse Henderson34, has curated a lot drool-worthy snacks for A-listers and has taken his talents to luxury destinations as a private chef to the stars.
After showcasing his cooking skills on television, Jesse is now the new face of his own show, where he cooks alongside some of the world’s best chefs, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at what goes on behind the kitchen doors.
DailyMail.com received an exclusive invite to the all-star screening of the series, Chefs and the citywhich is now available on all social media platforms.
At the extravagant party, which was hosted by DIG marketing expert Kayt Bennett, guests enjoyed Filip Caviar, which costs a whopping $285, and a table full of delicious appetizers.
A former chef has launched his new reality series, Chefs and The City, which brings together the world’s most popular cooking experts
Guests flocked to the breathtaking banner backdrop to snap a photo with their favorite chef before watching the private screening of the first episode.
In the film, Jesse goes in search of the tastiest ingredients in the city, after which he meets chef Wen-Jay Ying.
“Wen-Jay has a farm-to-table bodega. She works with local farmers, buys produce, and offers it for delivery,” he said, before showing off the savory snacks.
Later in the clip, the culinary hunk explained how foodies can see the world through the eyes of a chef, discussing the different products to look out for and speaking to other professional chefs.
During an exclusive chat with DailyMail.com, Jesse dished on everything there is to know about the series, from the scandal series’ origins to the beloved chefs set to appear in it.
He said he first told his producer, 26-year-old Sydney Scotia, about the concept more than a year ago.
“Chefs and The City was initially an idea of mine and then Sydney and I further developed the concept to follow the personal and professional lives of chefs in New York City,” he said.
Jesse Henderson has been working since the beginning of 2022, cooking up a series of delicious meals for Hollywood heavyweights
DailyMail.com was invited to the star-studded screening of the series, called Chefs and The City, and fans flocked to take snaps against the breathtaking backdrop
“We created an experience where the audience can see the world through the eyes of a chef,” he explains.
Sydney, who starred in the hit TV series Some Assembly Required, added: ‘From the very first night we started talking about this idea because we love entertainment.’
Meanwhile, Jesse said he wanted the show to be completely authentic, adding that the rise of influencers had created a very unfair culture.
He told DailyMail.com: ‘I wanted to create something that was authentic to me. Nowadays shows are all about setting up the camera and making it very influencer-y, which is great, but that’s just not my thing.’
The chef also indicated that he wanted to give gourmets the chance to taste what goes on behind the kitchen curtain.
“When you go to a restaurant, you don’t see the meat on the bones,” he added.
And in true reality show style, Jesse assured fans they could look forward to plenty of drama.
“There’s definitely going to be some heat, it makes the audience wonder what some of the relationships are outside of what they’re seeing. So there’s some ambiguity, there’s some sexual tension,” he admitted.
In the first episode, Jesse travels through the city before meeting chef Wen-Jay Ying
During the lavish party, which was hosted by DIG marketing expert Kayt Bennett, guests were welcomed with a table full of delicious appetizers
Guests also enjoyed Filip Caviar, which retails for a whopping $285, along with other savory bites
Sydney told viewers: “Get ready for some amazing food, some big personalities and some amazing views of New York City.”
Food lovers can expect to see chef Gabi Chappel, who won Fox’s Next Level Chef, and Vitor Mendes of beloved restaurant Theodora appear in the series.
All 30 episodes of Chefs and The City will air Monday through Friday at 10am ET on all social media platforms from August 5.
The pro also revealed his stunning tips to help budding chefs perfect their meals at home.
Jesse spoke to DailyMail.com in an interview about why you should stock lemons in your pantry and what products to look for when shopping at your local supermarket.
All 30 episodes of Chefs and The City will air Monday through Friday at 10am ET on all social media platforms from August 5.
The chef explained that lemons are indispensable in every dish and that he used them as ‘salt’.
He told DailyMail.com: ‘I love citrus fruits, lemons are super important.
‘You can add lemon zest to any dish. I use it as a salt, it’s a real flavour enhancer.’
The chef also said that a “good vinegar” is “super important” for your meals, adding that you should choose a vinegar based on whether you like something drier or sweeter, but that you should always have your favorite vinegar on hand.
Jesse’s new reality cooking series, Chefs and The City, is now available on all social media platforms.
