David Rocco

David Rocco
Born (1970-07-27) 27 July 1970
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Spouse(s) Nina Rocco
Children Emma Rocco, Giorgia Rocco, Dante Rocco

Culinary career

Cooking style Italian

David Rocco (born in Toronto, Ontario) is a Canadian Executive producer, best-selling author, celebrity chef and host of several internationally syndicated television series. He is most known for producing and hosting the television series David Rocco's Dolce Vita, and publishing four cookbooks David Rocco’s Dolce Vita, Made in Italy, and David Rocco’s Dolce Famiglia. In 2013, he travelled to India to shoot David Rocco’s Dolce India, which found international success on the National Geographic Network.

About

Rocco grew up in Toronto, Ontario in an Italian family. He divides his time between Toronto and Florence, Italy with his wife Nina Rocco. The couple have three children: Emma, Giorgia, and Dante.

Named one of “Canada’s Top Ten Style Makers” by Flare Magazine, David has been featured and is often quoted in major newspapers and magazines, including The Globe & Mail, The National Post, The Toronto Star, Hello!, En Route, Food & Drink and Chatelaine. He also makes regular guest appearances on Global, CTV and CBC television as well as popular food competition programs like Top Chef Canada and Iron Chef America.

David Rocco's Dolce Vita

Four seasons of David Rocco's Dolce Vita are airing in over 150 countries worldwide, including Food Network Canada, BBC Food, Discovery Travel, Nat Geo Adventure Channel, India's Fox Life, and in the U.S. on the Cooking Channel. In Dolce Vita, Rocco explores Italy with his wife Nina and his eclectic group of friends while teaching about the simplicity of Italian cuisine and culture, and showcasing the city life and countryside. A sixth season based on the Naples, Italy region is expected to air in 2017.

David Rocco’s Dolce India

David Rocco’s Dolce India launched in 2013 and since then two seasons have aired worldwide. In 26-episodes, David explores the remarkable diversity of Indian cuisine and fuses it with his Italian foundations. Each episode presents and Indian theme; an ingredient, a dish, or a regional way of cooking. Having been shown how to prepare a challenging dish, David then takes over a kitchen to prepare an "Indi-talian" fusion dish.

Other TV Appearances

David was the lead judge of the the popular Scripps Television series Donut Showdown which premiered in 2013 on Food Network Canada on the Cooking Channel in the USA. David can be seen as a guest judge on Top Chef Canada Season 3. David has made regular appearances as a guest judge on Iron Chef seasons 9-11.

He was also the co-creator and host of Catalyst Entertainment's food and travel hybrid series Avventura: Journey in Italian Cuisine, and was a featured host for Don't Forget Your Passport.

Cook books

David has published four cookbooks, including two national best sellers: David Rocco’s Dolce Vita and Made In Italy, each receiving numerous awards and accolades including top honors from The Gourmand World Cookbook Awards and Taste Canada. His newest book, Dolce Famiglia, was released in Canada and Worldwide in November 2016.

Wine Making

As well as his cooking projects, David has ventured out into the world of winemaking by launching his own wine label, David Rocco’s Dolce Vita, featuring three varietals: Prosecco, Chianti and Pinot Grigio.

TV appearances

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