Chef Chris Massiah was born and raised in Brooklyn. He has cooked since he was very young, and first assisted as a pastry chef when he was a teenager. His dad has been his biggest influence in the kitchen, and Massiah credits him with his own ability to shop for the right ingredients and season dishes. He also considers everyone he has worked with along the way as a sort of teacher. He loves to cook comfort food and Caribbean food, with an influence of flavors from Asian cuisine.

Chef Chris Massiah was born and raised in Brooklyn. He has cooked since he was very young, and first assisted as a pastry chef when he was a teenager. His dad has been his biggest influence in the kitchen, and Massiah credits him with his own ability to shop for the right ingredients and season dishes. He also considers everyone he has worked with along the way as a sort of teacher. He loves to cook comfort food and Caribbean food, with an influence of flavors from Asian cuisine.