| Jeff Mauro Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 1 in |
| Weight | 72 kg |
| Date of Birth | July 24, 1978 |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Spouse | Sarah Mauro |
Jeff Mauro is an American chef who became a well-known star on Food Network by hosting cooking shows like Sandwich King (2011-2014) and $24 in 24 (2012). Additionally, he co-hosted the cooking-themed talk show The Kitchen (2014-2022) on Food Network alongside Sunny Anderson, Geoffrey Zakarian, Marcela Valladolid, and Katie Lee.
Born Name
Jeffrey Michael Mauro
Nick Name
Jeff, The Sandwich King of Chicago
Sun Sign
Leo
Born Place
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Residence
Elmwood Park, Illinois, United States
Nationality
Education
Mauro studied at Bradley University situated in Peoria, Illinois, and graduated with a degree in radio and television in 2000.
He later attended the culinary school Le Cordon Bleu in Los Angeles and graduated as the valedictorian of his class.
Occupation
Chef
Family
- Father – August ‘Gus’ Mauro
- Mother – Pam Mauro
- Siblings – Frank Mauro (Brother), Emily Mauro (Younger Sister), He has 1 more sister.
Build
Slim
Height
6 ft 1 in or 185.5 cm
Weight
72 kg or 158.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Jeff has dated –
- Sarah Mauro – He is happily married to his college sweetheart, Sarah Mauro. The couple is parents to a son named Lorenzo Mauro.
Race / Ethnicity
White
He has Italian ancestry.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Pointed chin
Jeff Mauro Favorite Things
- Foods – Pizza, Sandwich
- Sandwich – Pastrami on rye with mustard
- Drinks – Anything with Tequila or Mescal
- Guest Judge On Food Network Star – Guy Fieri
- Restaurant During Christmastime – Edelweiss German American Cuisine
- Family-Friendly Restaurant – Parachute
- Restaurants For Date Night – Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse, Imperial Lamian, GT Prime Steakhouse
- Color – Pastrami
- Smell – Meat Smoke
Source – Mashed, Time Out, Medium, FoodNetwork.com
Jeff Mauro Facts
- He released his cookbook titled Come on Over: 111 Fantastic Recipes for the Family That Cooks, Eats and Laughs Together in 2021.
- In 2020, the Portland Press Herald found Mauro leading the poll for ‘Food Network’s Most Unpopular Personality.’
- He owns 2 pet dogs named JoJo and Pinot G.
- He competed in season 7 of the reality television series Food Network Star in 2011. Jeff emerged as the winner over runner-up Susie Jimenez and his winning prize included the opportunity to host his own show Sandwich King, which premiered on Food Network on August 21, 2011.
- He supports his home football team, the Chicago Bears.
- In addition to cooking, Jeff is equally passionate about acting. In fact, he even moved to Los Angeles for a few years to try his luck as an actor.
- In 2012, he received a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for ‘Outstanding Culinary Program’ for Sandwich King, but the award was won by Bobby Flay for his show, Bobby Flay’s Barbecue Addiction. Similarly, he received his second Daytime Emmy Award nomination in the ‘Outstanding Informative Talk Show Host’ category for The Kitchen in 2017.
- While giving his first take for the first full season of Sandwich King, Jeff ended up accidentally cutting his thumb pretty badly while chopping up some parsley. Although deeply embarrassed, he was reassured by Bob Tuschman that Rachael Ray went through the same ordeal while filming her first televised show.
- He shares more than a passing resemblance to the comedian and late-night talk show host, Jimmy Fallon.
Featured Image by Jeff Mauro / Instagram
