Melissa King

Chef Melissa King is an award-winning chef, author, television personality, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Her debut cookbook, Cook Like a King: Recipes from My California Chinese Kitchen, was released on September 9, 2025. She is the host of Tasting Wild, the National Geographic docuseries on Hulu, and has served as a judge on Top Chef, The Julia Child Challenge on Food Network, and other top culinary competitions. A Top Chef All Stars champion, Melissa holds the record for the most challenge wins in the show’s history. She is the founder of King Sauce and a dedicated advocate for LGBTQ+ and Asian communities. Known for her modern Californian cuisine infused with Asian flavors, Melissa continues to push culinary boundaries while championing diversity and representation in the food industry.