Level Up
Wonder what’s cooking with Elise Jesse? The former Bengals’ reporter and Emmy Award-winner is set to take on other chef – and face Chef Gordon Ramsay! – during Season Five of “Next Level Chef,” premiering tonight at 8 p.m. on Fox19.
Jesse, who says she began her cooking journey in her Grandma Jan's kitchen, is now a home chef, recipe developer, and food influencer. She enjoys experimenting with different flavors and techniques and sharing the results with her thousands (and thousands) of followers on TikTok and Instagram.
Her internet success has landed her a spot on stage with Ramsay, along with Chefs Nyesha Arrington and Richard Blais, who recruit talented chefs and take them under their wings as they face unique cooking challenges on “Next Level Chef,” with the goal of finding the food world's newest superstar.
Next Level Chef Watch Party
Thursday, Feb. 12, 7 p.m,
Holy Grail Tavern & Grill, 161 Joe Nuxhall Way
7:30 p.m. – Live Q&A with Elise Jesse
8 p.m. – Watch the episode live
Party includes a signature drink created for the night and a surprise menu item created by Elise Jessie. proceeds benefit Feed the Soul, with $1 from each drink goes to Feed the Soul.
While you can catch the first show from the comfort of your own couch, you can an official watch party with Jesse on Feb. 12 at happening at Holy Grail Tavern. The event benefits Feed the Soul.
Feed the Soul is a Cincinnati-based nonprofit dedicated to improving the health and well-being of students facing food insecurity. Through fresh produce distribution and nutrition education, Feed the Soul helps improve physical and mental health, boosts academic performance, and fosters lifelong healthy habits for children.
Jesse created @ejscookin, a FoodTok account with almost 90K followers. She is home chef, recipe developer and food influencer. She enjoys experimenting with different flavors and techniques and sharing the results with her thousands (and thousands) of followers on TikTok and Instagram.
Proceeds from the watch party will go directly to Feed the Soul, supporting Cincinnati kids and their futures.