Long Island Chef, Robert Hesse, was a season five contestant on the Fox reality cooking series, Hell's Kitchen. Head to head against fifteen other competitors, Hesse tried to survive the heat of world-renowned chef Gordon Ramsay's brutal criticism. He left the show as a member of the elite top 5 chefs after suffering chest pains and being diagnosed with pericarditis, swelling around the sac around his heart.
After the show, Hesse began working as a chef in the New York Yankees locker room.Buddy TV: Hell's Kitchen Insider: Hanging with the Blues Brothers (May 4, 2009)
Previous Experience
- Present: Sous Chef at Q Restaurant
- Sous Chef at Patio Restaurant
- Sous Chef at Alies Cabin Vail ResortsFox: Robert Hesse Biography
Quotes
"His bark is definitely as bad as his bite."—on Chef Gordon Ramsay27east: Quogue Chef to Appear on Hell's Kitchen'
"After a while you realize he is not picking on you... He pushed you to the edge, then shoved you off to see if you could fly."—on Chef Gordon Ramsay27east: Quogue Chef to Appear on Hell's Kitchen'
Chefs On Fire!
The season five competitors of Hell's Kitchen go head to head for the chance to win $250,000 and a prestigious position in the kitchen of Atlantic City's Borgata Hotel and Casino. All that stands in the way of the prize is Gordon Ramsay's fiery temper, brutal criticism and foul mouth. Those who can't take the heat, are quickly dismissed from his kitchen.Fox: Hell's Kitchen Show Info
References
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Season five competitor on Hell's Kitchen
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Hometown
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Occupation
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Had thirteen years experience in the kitchen before appearing on Hell's KitchenFox: Robert Hesse Biography
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Education
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Weighs close to 400 lbs, but feels completely secure with who he isFox: Robert Hesse Biography
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So committed to winning Hell's Kitchen that he postponed his wedding to participate27east: Quogue Chef to Appear on Hell's Kitchen'
