Celebrity Biographies
Roger Mooking Biography
| Date of Birth: | 1973, December-14 |
|---|---|
| Years: | 46 years |
| Nation of birth: | Trinidad and Tobago |
| Name | Roger Mookin |
| birth name | Roger Mookin |
| Dad | Allay Mooking |
| Mother | Gemma Mookin |
| Nationality | Canadian and Trinidadian |
| Place of birth / city | Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago |
| ethnicity | Mixed race |
| Profession | Chef, musician and television presenter |
| Net worth | $2 million |
| eye color | Brown |
| Hair color | Black |
| weight in kg | N/A |
| Tattoo(s) | N/A |
| Famous for | Acting as host of Man Fire Food TV series |
| Married | Yes |
| Married to | Leslie Mookin |
| Kids | Three children |
| Education | George Brown College of Hospitality (culinary arts) |
| online presence | Twitter, Facebook and Instagram |
| tv show | Heat seekers, food from man’s fire |
| Brothers | michael mooking |
| Books | Everyday Exotic: The Cookbook |
| albums | Soul Food, Feedback, Acoustic Feedback |
Synopsis
Roger Mooking has established himself as one of Canada’s most successful musicians and presenters. He is best known for his unusual appearances on North American cooking shows. He has been serving as the host of the TV series ‘Man Fire Food’ for about seven years. Mooking has also worked as the host and co-creator of the cooking show ‘Everyday Exotic’.
Early age and education
Born on December 14, 1973 in Trinidad and Tobago, Roger Mooking, is the son of Gemma and Aliviar . At the age of five, he moved to Canada and spent his early days growing up in Edmonton, Alberta, along with his brother, Michael. At that time, his parents had their own restaurant business.
Mooking attended George Brown College of Hospitality, where he studied culinary arts. She belongs to Canadian nationality and regarding her ethnicity, Mooking is of mixed ethnicity, as she is of Trinidadian and Chinese descent.
Career
After graduation, Roger Mooking worked at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto. He later discovered his interest in the restaurant business and began working as a restaurateur in Toronto, Ontario. During his years as a restaurateur, he also became co-owner of Kultura Social Dining and Nyood Restaurants.
Furthermore, Mooking has also made his notable appearances on numerous cooking shows across North America. He has appeared on various TV shows including ‘The Today Show’, ‘Good Morning America’, ‘The Marilyn Show’ and ‘Iron Chef America’ as well.
Mooking currently serves as the host of two television shows, ‘Heart Seekers’ and ‘Man Fire Food’. He is also the host and co-creator of the cooking show ‘Everyday Exotic’. He became a judge on two Season 10 episodes, Grocery Games for Boys . And he also worked as a recurring judge on the Food Network’s ‘Chopped: Canada’.
Author and recording artist
Following the success of the hit TV series ‘Everyday Exotic’, Roger Mooking also published his cookbook ‘Everyday Exotic: The Cookbook’ in the year 2011. The book received the Gourmand World Cookbook award.
Mooking has also worked in the music industry as a recording artist. He is the former active member of the soul trio ‘Bass Is Base’. He released his second solo album ‘Feedback’ in June 2013.
Personal life
Roger Mooking, 44, is a married man. He has been married to his girlfriend, Leslie Mooking, for a long time. The couple has also been blessed with three children together.
Roger and his wife, Leslie, met when they were both in high school in Edmonton. The couple lives happily together without rumors of divorce and extramarital affairs.
Mooking is also active on social networks such as Instagram with more than 16 thousand followers and Twitter with more than 13.2 thousand.
Net worth
Roger Mooking has earned an enormous amount of money from his career as a chef, musician, and presenter. He currently serves as the host of the television show ‘Heart Seekers’ alongside Aaron Sanchez who has an estimated net worth of around $4 million according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Mooking is also a former chef and co-owner of two award-winning Toronto restaurants, ‘Kultura and Nyood’. In 2011, he published his Gourmand World Cookbook Award-winning cookbook, ‘Everyday Exotic: The Cookbook’. The paperback was priced at $23.02, while its mass-marked paperback was priced at $11.39.