Rob Rainford facts for kids
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Born | Saint Andrew Parish, Jamaica |
November 30, 1966
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Cooking style | Grilling, Barbecue |
Education | George Brown College |
Previous restaurant(s)
Accolade
Senses Restaurant & Bar 222 Bistro In The Mood Restaurant and Jazz Lounge |
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Television show(s)
License to Grill
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Rob Rainford (born November 30, 1966) is a famous Canadian chef. He is known for his amazing grilling skills. He also wrote a cookbook called Rob Rainford's Born to Grill. Many people know him from his TV show, Licence to Grill. This show was popular in Canada, the United States, and Asia.
Rob was born in Saint Andrew Parish, Jamaica. He moved to Canada with his family when he was three years old. He studied cooking at George Brown College in 1994.
Rob Rainford's Career
Rob Rainford is best known for hosting the TV show License to Grill. This show was all about cooking outdoors. It taught viewers how to entertain guests and barbecue delicious meals.
License to Grill TV Show
On the show, Rob would host gatherings at his own home. He would prepare a full meal on the barbecue. He shared many helpful tips and tricks for cooking on a grill.
The show covered many different cooking techniques. He showed how to make simple barbecue foods. These included hamburgers, steaks, and kebabs. He also taught how to cook more complex meals. These included legs of lamb and hot smoking. He even grilled desserts! His famous line from the show was "look at those beautiful char marks!"
His Cookbook
On May 8, 2012, Rob Rainford released his very own cookbook. It is called Rob Rainford's Born to Grill. The book shares many of his best barbecue recipes and tips.