About
American cook who catapulted to fame after winning the 7th season of MasterChef Junior in 2019. He took home the $100,000 prize thanks to dishes like pan-seared Santa Barbara prawns, veal saltimbocca, and a spring pea ragout. He uses his chespiotta Instagram account to post food and lifestyle content.
Before Fame
He started cooking at home when he was just 3 years old.
Trivia
One of his life's goals is to open his own Italian restaurant. He prefers vanilla to chocolate, and likes his eggs fried, with a smooth yolk. In September 2020, he produced a virtual cooking class for the New Jersey Children's Alliance, where he showed how to make homemade pasta and pesto.
Family Life
He lives with his mother and 2 brothers in Upstate New York.
Associated With
He was judged by Gordon Ramsay, Christina Tosi and Aaron Sanchez on MasterChef Junior.