History of Anne Burrell in Timeline

Anne W. Burrell is an acclaimed American chef, TV personality, and former culinary instructor. Best known for her appearances on Food Network shows like "Secrets of a Restaurant Chef" and "Worst Cooks in America," she's also recognized for her role as a sous chef on "Iron Chef America." Burrell's competitive spirit is evident in her participation in shows like "The Next Iron Chef" and "Chopped All-Stars," the latter of which she won in 2015. Her career highlights include hosting "Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell" and consistently contributing to the culinary world.

September 21, 1969: Anne Burrell is Born

Anne W. Burrell was born on September 21, 1969.

1991: Anne Burrell Graduates from Canisius College

Anne Burrell graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in English and Communications from Canisius College in 1991.

1996: Anne Burrell Graduates from Culinary Institute of America

Anne Burrell graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in 1996 with an Associate in Occupational Studies (A.O.S.).

2005: Anne Burrell Begins Working with Mario Batali on Iron Chef America

Iron Chef Mario Batali asked Anne Burrell to be one of his sous chefs in 2005 for Iron Chef America.

2007: Anne Burrell Becomes Executive Chef at Centro Vinoteca

Anne Burrell became the executive chef of Centro Vinoteca, an Italian restaurant in New York City's West Village area, which opened in 2007.

June 29, 2008: Secrets of a Restaurant Chef Premieres

Anne Burrell's Food Network series Secrets of a Restaurant Chef debuted on June 29, 2008.

September 2008: Anne Burrell Leaves Centro Vinoteca

Anne Burrell left her position as executive chef at Centro Vinoteca in September 2008.

2009: Anne Burrell Appears on the Guy Fieri Roadshow

Anne Burrell appeared alongside Guy Fieri on the Guy Fieri Roadshow in 2009.

2009: Anne Burrell Appears in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Anne Burrell, Sunny Anderson, and Claire Robinson appeared on the Food Network float at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2009.

2009: Anne Burrell Appears on The Best Thing I Ever Ate

In 2009, Anne Burrell appeared on The Best Thing I Ever Ate.

January 3, 2010: Worst Cooks in America Premieres

The first season of Worst Cooks in America premiered on January 3, 2010 with Anne Burrell and Chef Beau MacMillan as hosts.

January 2, 2011: Season Two of Worst Cooks in America Premieres

The second season of Worst Cooks in America premiered on January 2, 2011, with Anne Burrell and Chef Robert Irvine as hosts.

2011: Anne Burrell Competes on The Next Iron Chef

Anne Burrell competed on the Food Network's The Next Iron Chef in 2011, placing as the fourth runner up.

2011: Anne Burrell Hosts Food Network Cruise

Anne Burrell hosted an 11-day Food Network cruise throughout the Mediterranean and across the Atlantic in late 2011.

February 12, 2012: Season Three of Worst Cooks in America Premieres

The third season of Worst Cooks in America premiered on February 12, 2012, hosted by Anne Burrell and Bobby Flay.

June 2012: Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell Premieres

Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell, hosted by Anne Burrell, premiered in June 2012.

2012: Anne Burrell Confirms Relationship with Koren Grieveson

Anne Burrell confirmed she was in a relationship with Koren Grieveson in 2012.

2012: Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell Premieres

Anne Burrell's show, Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell, premiered in June 2012 and ran until October 2013 for three seasons and 36 episodes.

December 31, 2012: Anne Burrell and Koren Grieveson Get Engaged

Anne Burrell and Koren Grieveson got engaged on December 31, 2012.

February 17, 2013: Season Four of Worst Cooks in America Premieres

Season four of Worst Cooks in America premiered on February 17, 2013, hosted by Anne Burrell and Bobby Flay.

October 2013: Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell Ends

Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell ended in October 2013 after three seasons.

2015: Anne Burrell Wins Chopped All-Stars Tournament

In 2015, Anne Burrell won the fourth installment of the Chopped All-Stars tournament, winning $75,000 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

April 2018: Phil & Anne's Good Time Lounge Closes

Anne Burrell's restaurant, Phil & Anne's Good Time Lounge, opened in the spring of 2017 and closed in April 2018.

2018: Anne Burrell Begins Dating Stuart Claxton

As of 2018, Anne Burrell was dating Stuart Claxton.

April 21, 2020: Anne Burrell and Stuart Claxton Get Engaged

Anne Burrell and Stuart Claxton got engaged on April 21, 2020.

October 16, 2021: Anne Burrell and Stuart Claxton Get Married

Anne Burrell and Stuart Claxton got married on October 16, 2021.

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