Chris Fischer facts for kids
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Beach Plum Inn & Restaurant
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Award(s) won
2014 StarChefs.com Coastal New England Rising Stars Award
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Chris Fischer is an American chef and farmer. He comes from Martha's Vineyard, an island in Massachusetts. He is married to the famous comedian and actress Amy Schumer.
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Who is Chris Fischer?
Chris Fischer grew up on Martha's Vineyard, an island in Massachusetts. He lived on a farm and learned a lot about food from his dad, Albert. His father was a fisherman and taught him how to hunt, fish, and farm. Chris spent most of his childhood on the island. He even went to a small, two-room schoolhouse there.
Chris's Cooking Journey
When Chris decided to become a chef, he worked in big cities. He cooked for a famous chef named Mario Batali in New York City. He also cooked in Europe, working in Rome, Italy, and London, England. In 2007, he returned to Martha's Vineyard to work full-time.
Chris took over his family's farm, called Beetlebung Farm. His grandfather bought this five-acre farm many years ago. For several years, Chris was the main chef at the Beach Plum Inn & Restaurant. In 2014, he won the StarChefs.com Coastal New England Rising Stars Award.
In 2016, Chris won a special award for his cookbook. It was called The Beetlebung Farm Cookbook. He wrote it with Catherine Young. This book won the James Beard Award for best cookbook. Chris also taught cooking classes part-time at Boston University.
Chris Fischer's Family Life
Chris Fischer married comedian and actress Amy Schumer on February 13, 2018. Their wedding took place in Malibu, California. On May 5, 2019, Amy gave birth to their son, Gene.
Gene's middle name was first "Attell," as a tribute to comedian Dave Attell. However, in April 2020, Amy Schumer shared that they changed his middle name to "David." This was because "Gene Attell" sounded a bit funny when said quickly. Amy Schumer has also shared that Chris Fischer is on the autism spectrum.
Chris on TV
Chris Fischer has appeared on television. He was part of a cooking show with his wife.
Amy Schumer Learns to Cook
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| 2020 | Amy Schumer Learns to Cook | This was a cooking show filmed at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. | Chris taught his wife Amy how to cook. Their son Gene and nanny Jane also appeared on the show. |
Awards and Recognition
Chris Fischer's cookbook, The Beetlebung Farm Cookbook, was very popular. It shared stories and recipes from a year of cooking and living on Martha's Vineyard. This book won the 2016 James Beard Award for American Cooking.
