PAUL MCCULLOUGH
Paul is a self-taught chef who owns a successful catering business. He wants to show viewers how to make party food on a budget and how to do so with ease! A fan of classic cars and working out, he currently resides with his domestic partner.
Age: 36
Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif.
Occupation: Chef/Caterer
Favorite restaurant: Bosonova in Los Angeles
Food specialty: Brazilian food. Simply fabulous party food.
Interests: Working out, swimming, old cars
Favorite Food Network chef: Ina Garten
Favorite Food Network show: Alton Brown's special, Feasting on Asphalt
Three people, alive or dead, that you'd like to invite to a dinner party: Julia Child, my grandma Ruth and grandpa Pete
Culinary inspirations: A good chef is always learning learn and teach America a simpler, more fun way of cooking and transforming everyday food into party food
Culinary secret weapon: Spice, also expert training
Favorite food: Yogurt, steak
Food you won't go near: Vegemite
Weirdest thing you've ever eaten: Kangaroo
Favorite food destination:b> Rome
Why you think you should be The Next Food Network Star: I am the total package: 12 years of chefing in LA, young, fit, my personality is as fresh as my food, and I can cook too!