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Hell’s Kitchen Season 7 kicks off tomorrow on US television and Fox is providing us with even more media and information to help launch the show. Let’s start of with this video with Chef Gordon Ramsay asking some of the tough questions about this years contestants and giving some insight into what is going on behind the scenes!

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Here is the second half of the Girls team for Hell’s Kitchen Season 6 2009.

Melinda

Hometown: Chadd Fords, PA
Age: 38
Occupation: Private Chef
Kitchen Experience: 5 years

Culinary Education: Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts
Culinary Inspiration: Father
Resides: Philadelphia, PA

Notes: In 2003 Melinda changed up her life by leaving her corporate job to focus on cooking and pursing her epicurean dreams. Since graduating from culinary school, Melinda has sharpened her skills on the high seas as a private chef on yachts.

Sabrina

Hometown: New Caney, TX
Age: 34
Occupation: Restaurant Manager
Kitchen Experience: 15 years

Culinary Education: LeChef Culinary Institute at Austin, TX
Culinary Inspiration: Father
Resides: Phoenix, AZ

Notes: Having spent 10 years in Texas, Sabrina has a great appreciation for Southern cooking, leading her to find a home in the restaurant industry. She has extensive experience cooking and managing kitchens. Sabrina keeps herself busy as a mother, wife and Manager.

Suzanne

Hometown: Milwaukee, WI
Age: 24
Occupation: Sous Chef
Kitchen Experience: 6 years

Culinary Education: Milwaukee Area Technical College
Culinary Inspiration: Mother
Resides: Las Vegas, NV

Notes: Suzanne grew up in Milwaukee, the youngest of 11 children. Looking to broaden her culinary horizons, she relocated to Las Vegas where she was able to launch her cooking career. Suzanne is passionate about her craft and abilities in the kitchen.

Tennille

Hometown: Hampton Roads, VA
Age: 28
Occupation: Executive Chef
Kitchen Experience: 10 years

Culinary Education: Johnson and Wales
Culinary Inspiration: Grandfather
Resides: Fairfax, VA

Notes: Tennille is intent on not letting anything stand in her way. She recently underwent gastric bypass surgery, losing over 100 pounds. She graduated top of her culinary class and is a self professed great cook longing to become a great chef.

Don’t forget to check out the Plonker Club forum (click here) and pick your winner for this season – you could win an autographed copy of Gordon Ramsay’s latest and greatest cookbook, Great British Pub Food.

Chief Plonker
The Plonker Club
The Unofficial Gordon Ramsay Fansite
www.theplonkerclub.com

Now, to introduce the womens team for Season 6 of Hell’s Kitchen

Amanda

Hometown: Vancouver, WA
Age: 27
Occupation: Sous Chef
Kitchen Experience: 3 years

Culinary Education: French Culinary Institute, New York City, NY
Culinary Inspiration: Grandparents
Resides: New York, NY

Notes: Born in Portland, Oregon, Amanda spent her formative years in Vancouver, Washington. While playing sports in high school, she received the nickname, “Rodman” because of her competitive nature and language. At 17, Amanda became ill but decided to let nothing stand in her way. What she wanted most was a culinary career. She is giving her chance in Hell’s Kitchen her 100 percent.

Tek

Hometown: Greenwich, CT
Age: 27
Occupation: Line Cook
Kitchen Experience: 9 years

Culinary Education: On-the-job training
Culinary Inspiration: Father
Resides: New York, NY

Notes: Tek grew up in Greenwich, CT. A self-described rebellious adolescent, Tek immersed herself in the NYC Punk scene. Working in the technology field is where she was given the name Tek and despite discovering a desk job was not for her, the name stuck. She moved south, was hired as a dishwasher and prep cook and caught the culinary bug. Tek returned to NYC where she’s pursuing her culinary career and is raising her son.

Ariel

Hometown: Santa Cruz, CA
Age: 27
Occupation: Sous Chef
Kitchen Experience: 8 years

Culinary Education: Le Cordon Bleu Schools of North America
Culinary Inspiration: Grandmother
Resides: Los Angeles, CA

Notes: Raised in Santa Cruz, CA, Ariel demonstrated artistic and creative abilities at a young age. She traveled extensively growing up and her international exposure helped her develop an appreciation for all cuisines. After two years of college, she moved to Los Angeles and enrolled in culinary school where she found she could express her creativity through food. Ariel has been dedicated to her craft since graduating.

Lovely

Hometown: Chicago, IL
Age: 23
Occupation: Exec. Chef Children’s Camp
Kitchen Experience: 5 years

Culinary Education: Illinois Institute of Art, Chicago
Culinary Inspiration: Mother
Resides: Chicago, IL

Notes: Lovely acquired her moniker due to her disposition. With passions for dance, music but above all cooking, she considers herself a multi-faceted young woman with a lot to learn and offer. Lovely strives to continue her culinary education; working hands on in the industry in hopes of helping others make good choices when it comes to eating.

Don’t forget to check out the Plonker Club forum (click here) and pick your winner for this season – you could win an autographed copy of Gordon Ramsay’s latest and greatest cookbook, Great British Pub Food.

Chief Plonker
The Plonker Club
The Unofficial Gordon Ramsay Fansite
www.theplonkerclub.com

Here’s is the second part of the Blue Team

Jim

Hometown: Mendham, NJ
Age: 34
Occupation: Sous Chef
Kitchen Experience: 15 years

Culinary Education: On-the-job training
Culinary Inspiration: None
Resides: Nashua, NJ

Notes: After realizing that a nine-to-five office job was not for him, Jim found his calling in the kitchen. In recent years, Jim’s eyes have been opened to his abilities as a cook and Sous Chef in fine dining restaurants.

Joseph

Hometown: Massapequa Park, NY
Age: 27
Occupation: Sous Chef
Kitchen Experience: 8 years

Culinary Education: USMC Food Service Specialist
Culinary Inspiration: Siblings
Resides: Massapequa Park, NY

Notes: Joseph is a Long Island native who enlisted in the United States Marine Corps after graduating from high school. While in the Marines, Joseph was a Food Service Specialist/Corporal. After serving his country, Joseph was able to apply his discipline and skills allowing him to excel in the kitchens he has worked.

Kevin

Hometown: Plymouth, MA
Age: 35
Occupation: Executive Chef
Kitchen Experience: 13 years

Culinary Education: Culinary Institute of America, NY
Culinary Inspiration: Self-inspired
Resides: Middleton, CT

Notes: Kevin has been perfecting his craft in kitchens from Philadelphia to Colorado. A proud family man, Kevin resides with his son and wife in Connecticut where he is an Executive Chef. In addition to being at the helm of his kitchen where he has total creative control, he also established a culinary program for members of his country club, his high school, and for college interns.

Van

Hometown: Buford, GA
Age: 26
Occupation: Fish Cook
Kitchen Experience: 5 years

Culinary Education: Art Institute of Dallas
Culinary Inspiration: Jason Weaver
Resides: Dallas, TX

Notes: Van graduated at the top of his culinary class while working full-time preparing breakfast and lunch for more than 100 people a day. Looking to advance his career, Van landed a job in one of Dallas’ top restaurants, which allowed him to work with several celebrated chefs. Van is currently a lead cook who shares his time between work, family, and volunteering.

Don’t forget to check out the Plonker Club forum (click here) and pick your winner for this season – you could win an autographed copy of Gordon Ramsay’s latest and greatest cookbook, Great British Pub Food.

Coming up next – The girls team!

Chief Plonker
The Plonker Club
The Unofficial Gordon Ramsay Fansite
www.theplonkerclub.com

Here they are – I can’t wait to hear Gordon Ramsay response when he hears that Tony’s inspiration is Jamie Oliver!

Andy

Hometown: Seattle, WA
Age: 39
Occupation: Executive Chef
Kitchen Experience: 24 years

Culinary Education: Johnson & Wales University
Culinary Inspiration: Rick Bayless
Resides: Boston, MA

Notes:
Andy started his culinary career in Boston where he is now the owner and Executive Chef of his own restaurant. Andy is committed to cooking with seasonal and locally grown ingredients. In addition to being an award-winning BBQ competitor, he is a published cookbook author and an advocate in preventing hunger and promoting nutrition.

Tony

Hometown: Chicago, IL
Age: 30
Occupation: Culinary Store Manager
Kitchen Experience: 5 years

Culinary Education: On-the-job training
Culinary Inspiration: Jamie Oliver
Resides: Chicago, IL

Notes:
Anthony has lived most of his life in the Chicago metropolitan area. While attending college, he spent a year abroad in Florence, Italy, where he learned the art of Italian cooking. After graduating, Anthony was able to apply his knowledge and excitement for cooking as a culinary store manager, where he can help people select proper cooking tools.

Louie

Hometown: Fitchburg, MA
Age: 45
Occupation: Diner Owner
Kitchen Experience: 30 years

Culinary Education: On-the-job training
Culinary Inspiration: Gordon Ramsay
Resides: Fitchburg, MA

Notes:
Louie was born and bred in New England. A third generation cook and diner owner, he followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. Louie is a family man with three children. He has been cooking for the majority of his life.

Dave

Hometown: Chester, NJ
Age: 32
Occupation: Executive Chef
Kitchen Experience: 10 years

Culinary Education: Western Culinary Institute
Culinary Inspiration: Inner drive
Resides: San Diego, CA

Notes: Dave is a man motivated by accomplishment and success. He trekked 2,200 miles on foot across the Appalachian Trail. Dave strives to be an innovator and risk taker in all aspects of his life and finds cooking and food his greatest outlet.

Don’t forget to check out the Plonker Club forum (click here) and pick your winner for this season – you could win an autographed copy of Gordon Ramsay’s latest and greatest cookbook, Great British Pub Food.

Meet the rest of the team shortly!

Chief Plonker
The Plonker Club
The Unofficial Gordon Ramsay Fansite
www.theplonkerclub.com