Christine Hazel, a native of Philadelphia, was crowned Champion on the popular Food Network show Chopped, where her three-course meal wowed her judging panel, which included one of her long-time heroes, Martha Stewart. Prior to Chopped, Hazel was a featured cast member on season 14 of Hell’s Kitchen with Chef Gordon Ramsay, where she battled many experienced chefs to survive 11 episodes.
Aside from TV fame, Hazel worked for the Augusta National Golf Club for 11 years. She
oversaw the culinary programs for major event sponsors, including Rolex, Mercedes-Benz, Delta, UPS, AT&T, IBM and Caddies/Players Support. She was also the Chef De Cuisine of Hospitality at The Masters Tournament.
Hazel has partnered with the community, such as the Cause Champion for The United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, Kiehl’s Life Ride for AMFAR (AIDS
Awareness), Autism Speaks, PA Horticultural Society, Best of Style Philly and Philadelphia
Moguls in Media (Women in Media).
To accompany her flavorful recipes, Hazel’s has a line of extra virgin olive oil and vinegars from Taste of Old Country. She is a Chef Ambassador for Flint and Flame Knives.
Most recently, Hazel joined Tideline Ocean Resort & Spa as Director of Culinary and Food and Beverage Operations.