Chef Terry French

Winner of Extreme Chef Season 2

Born in Evansville, Ind., "Rebel Chef" Terry French grew up cooking with his family and joined the United States Navy in 1985. Once he returned from the military, Terry enrolled in the Culinary Institute in Scottsdale, Ariz., and soon earned the title of executive chef. He later became a first mate on a sport-fishing boat and a United States Coast Guard licensed captain. He currently works as a personal caterer and culinary consultant and supports the nonprofit Chefs for Life.