Ernie has always loved to cook. It started as a young boy, helping his grandmother in the kitchen. From there, Ernie continued to refine his skills by working with chefs from all over the world. He has become a connoisseur of fine cuisine, and is passionate about teaching cooking and knife skills to others.

Mary Simpson has worked her way up through the ranks of Kitchen Fantasy. Starting as a Kitchen Helper back in 2013, she quickly demonstrated her passion for cooking and her willingness to learn. Under the guidance of ten different chefs – some from as far away as Tuscany, India, Morocco and Ireland – Mary has become an expert in various cooking techniques. Like a sponge, she absorbs the very best techniques from her mentors, and has developed her own unique style.

Chef Richard Campos is Southern California native and a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America (1988). Hid kitchen career lasted almost 40 years and hr achieved Certified Executive Chef Certification from The American Culinary Federation (2012).