Franco Noriega Biography

Former model, Franco Noriega, is the real naked chef, who can heat things up in the kitchen without ever needing to turn on the oven! Famous for cooking virtually nude, making the most of his fine physique, Franco has become a sensation both online and on TV. But don’t let the novelty fool you; Franco is an incredibly talented cook who has worked for some of the biggest names in the business, as well as establishing his own popular New York restaurant.

Franco was born in Peru into a rich culinary tradition, with his family already successful restaurant owners. After learning all he could in their kitchens, he took his studies up a notch by joining the prestigious Le Cordon Blue school before moving to the International Culinary Centre in New York.

Franco has worked as a private chef for New York’s elite, as well as serving up feasts for top brands including L’Oriel Paris, Venmo and Bergdorf Goodman. His own Peruvian restaurant, Baby Brassa, has been a huge hit in the Big Apple serving healthy rotisserie chicken and other Peruvian specialities, as well as serving up guest appearances by the naked chef himself.

A regular on TV shows such as Ellen Degeneres and The Food Network, Franco’s unique combination of cheeky charm and superb cooking is in big demand across the world for special events and big brand campaigns.