Chris Santos

Chris Santos is a New York City chef known for his work as the former executive chef and owner of The Stanton Social and Beauty & Essex. Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, Santos developed a passion for cooking at a young age and started his culinary journey washing pots at a local restaurant in Bristol, Rhode Island. He attended Bristol High School before studying culinary arts at Johnson & Wales University. Santos gained recognition as a recurring guest judge on the Food Network show Chopped and is currently developing his own show. With a background in Portuguese and Irish heritage, Santos brings a unique flavor to his cooking style.