Travis London facts for kids
| Born | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Education | French Culinary Institute |
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Award(s) won
Modern Luxury Interiors South Florida "Ones To Watch" 2022
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| https://www.studiolondon.com/ | |
Travis London is an American chef who also works as an interior designer. He is a television host, writer, and event planner. Travis London owns a design company called Studio London Co, which has offices on both the East and West coasts of the United States. He was born in Los Angeles and now lives in Miami. Travis London has both Mexican and African American family roots.
Travis London's Career Journey
When Travis London was 16, he started organizing parties for his friends. These events became very popular. Soon, he was even mentioned in a famous newspaper column called "Page Six" for being a cool party organizer in Los Angeles.
Travis later went to the French Culinary Institute to learn how to cook professionally. Even before finishing his training, he began writing a food column for OK! Magazine. He also cooked meals for famous people like Justin Timberlake and Mary-Kate Olsen.
Travis London created a healthy eating brand called Healthy Chic Eats. He has appeared on popular TV shows such as the Today Show, Fox and Friends, and the Suzanne Somers Show. Travis also writes weekly for OK! Magazine.
His work has been featured in many magazines and newspapers. These include OK! Magazine, Us Weekly, The New York Daily News, The Huffington Post, The Sun Post Weekly, Uptown Magazine, Vibe, Shape, Latina, Cosmopolitan, Venue, and the Miami Herald.
Cooking Influences and Healthy Eating
Travis London learned to cook from his grandparents. His African American grandfather, who was from Georgia, taught him how to raise chickens and cook collard greens. His Mexican grandmother taught him how to make homemade tamales.
Travis says his interest in healthy eating came from his mother. She struggled with her weight when he was growing up. When he was 13, he watched Suzanne Somers on TV. He learned about healthy meals that could help his mother. This experience shaped his approach to food and wellness.
Travis London's Personal Life
On November 4, 2023, Travis London married Bruce Douglas Patrick. Bruce is a retired tax lawyer.
