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Nick DiGiovanni
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Nicholas Channing DiGiovanni
May 19, 1996 Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
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| Alma mater | Harvard University (AB) |
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| Followers | 4 million |
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| Followers | 13.5 million |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
| Subscribers | 42.5 million |
| Views | 22.6 billion |
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Nicholas Channing DiGiovanni, born on May 19, 1996, is a talented American cook. He is also a popular internet personality. Nick is famous for setting many food-related Guinness World Records.
Nick DiGiovanni: Chef and Internet Star
Early Life and Learning to Cook
Nick DiGiovanni was born in Providence, Rhode Island, on May 19, 1996. His father, Christopher, is a doctor, and his mother, Susan, is a teacher. Nick loved cooking from a young age. He learned by watching his grandmother and great-grandmother prepare family meals.
After finishing high school at Milton Academy in 2015, Nick went to Harvard University. He studied a special program he designed himself. It focused on how food and the environment are connected. Nick graduated from Harvard in 2019.
Becoming a TV Chef and YouTuber
During his last year of college, Nick tried out for MasterChef. He was chosen to compete on the show. Nick finished in third place. He took a break from his studies at Harvard to film the show. Later, he returned to MasterChef as a mentor for other contestants. After college, Nick started sharing cooking videos on YouTube.
Making a Difference and Winning Awards
In 2021, Nick was named one of the top young talents in food and drink. This was on the Rhode Island Forbes 30 Under 30 list. That same year, he won a Streamy Award for Food. This award recognized him as the best food creator online. Nick also joined the #TeamSeas campaign in 2021. This project, started by YouTuber MrBeast, raised $30 million. The money helped clean up 30 million pounds (about 13.6 million kg) of trash from the ocean.
In 2022, Nick worked with Chipotle. Together, they donated 20 million pounds (about 9 million kg) of food. He also won a Webby Award in 2022.
In 2023, Nick wrote his own cookbook called Knife Drop: Creative Recipes Anyone Can Cook. Famous chef Gordon Ramsay wrote the introduction for the book. Some recipes include "yolky gnocchi" and "Smoky Mezcal Rigatoni."
In 2024, Nick returned to MasterChef as a guest judge and mentor. In July 2025, he partnered with Feastables. This is a chocolate brand created by MrBeast.
Also in July 2025, Time magazine recognized Nick. He was on their first-ever "TIME100 Creators" list. This list features the 100 most influential digital voices. Nick was in the "Titans" group for his cooking videos on YouTube and TikTok. In November 2025, Nick appeared in the movie Zootopia 2. He voiced a character named Bartender Slick Di’Giguani.
Breaking World Records with Food
Nick DiGiovanni holds many Guinness World Records related to food. Here are some of his amazing achievements:
- November 2021: With Lynn “Lynja” Yamada Davis, he made the largest cake pop ever. It weighed 97 pounds (about 44 kg).
- June 2022: They also made the largest chicken nugget. It weighed 20.96 kilograms (about 46 pounds).
- August 2022: Nick visited the most fast food restaurants in 24 hours. He went to 69 different places!
- October 2022: He broke Gordon Ramsay's record for filleting a 10-pound fish. Nick did it in just one minute, five seconds faster than Ramsay.
- October 2022: On the same day, he built the world's largest sushi roll. It was 2.15 meters (about 7 feet) wide.
- November 2022: With Nigel Ng, he created the largest fortune cookie. It weighed 1.47 kilograms (about 3.2 pounds).
- November 2022: He also organized the largest donation of turkey in 24 hours. This was 64,463.44 kilograms (about 142,117 pounds) of turkey. That's like 7,620 turkeys!
- May 11, 2023: Nick and Gordon Ramsay broke another record. They made the largest Beef Wellington. It weighed 25.76 kilograms (about 56.8 pounds). This was Nick's ninth world record. He achieved it with Ramsay and other famous chefs.
Starting His Own Salt Company
In 2021, Nick DiGiovanni started his own company called Osmo Salt. It sells special kinds of salt directly to customers. These salts come in different textures, shapes, and types, like sea salt. Osmo Salt also makes electric salt and pepper grinders.
His company has worked with other brands. These include Four Roses in January 2023, Chamberlain Coffee in March 2023, and Carbone Fine Food in November 2024.
About Nick's Family
Nick has family roots from Italy, Iran, Germany, and Britain. His grandfather was from Iran. Nick often cooks Persian dishes inspired by his grandfather. He is the oldest of four brothers.
Awards Nick Has Won
Nick DiGiovanni has received several awards for his work:
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| 2021 | 11th Streamy Awards | Food | Won | |
| 2022 | 12th Streamy Awards | Nominated | ||
| 2023 | 13th Streamy Awards | Won |
Nick on TV and in Movies
Nick has appeared on television shows and in a movie:
Television Appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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| 2019 | MasterChef | Contestant (Placed 3rd) | |
| 2021 | MasterChef | Mentor | |
| 2021 | The Drew Barrymore Show | Self | |
| 2022 | Live with Kelly and Ryan | ||
| 2022 | Selena + Chef | ||
| 2024 | MasterChef | Guest Judge |
Film Appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2025 | Zootopia 2 | Bartender Slick Di’Giguani | Voice Cameo |
