Zac Young

Zac Young (born 1982) is an American pastry chef and TV personality. He has gained recognition for his appearances on various baking shows on Food Network and the Cooking Channel, including Top Chef: Just Desserts and Unique Sweets. Additionally, he has served as a guest judge on baking competition shows like Nailed It! on Netflix, Food Network's Halloween Baking Championship, and Food Network's Chopped. Born in Portland, Maine, in 1982, Young developed a passion for baking after his vegan mother never made him cookies. He pursued his culinary education at the Institute of Culinary Education in New York City and graduated in 2006.