Joshua Weissman

Joshua Weissman was born in Los Angeles, California, on January 9, 1996. His culinary journey began at a young age, cooking daily for his family and neighbors by the age of 10. By 16, he was actively involved in styling food for magazines and assisting food photographers, which led to blogging and the publication of his first cookbook at 17. Following this early success, he honed his skills in notable restaurants in the South Central United States, including Odd Duck and Uchiko, where he spent nearly three years. At Uchiko, Weissman held various positions, including leading the morning cook team and working as a line cook, gaining significant hands-on experience in the professional culinary world.

In 2018, Joshua Weissman identified a gap in engaging and high-quality cooking entertainment online. While still employed at Uchiko, he began publishing videos on his YouTube channel, offering detailed cooking tutorials and culinary explorations. After more than a year of dedication and working through sleepless nights, his YouTube channel gained enough traction for him to transition into content creation full-time. This move marked a significant turning point in his career, pivoting from traditional restaurant work to building a digital culinary empire. His channel grew to become one of the largest cooking communities globally, accumulating over 22 million followers across social platforms.

His impact extends beyond digital content into publishing, with two New York Times best-selling cookbooks to his name: “Joshua Weissman: An Unapologetic Cookbook,” published in 2021, and “Texture Over Taste,” released in 2023. These books both achieved #1 best-seller status in the Advice, How-To & Miscellaneous category. In 2025, he received a Streamy Award for People’s Choice Best in Food, further solidifying his influence in the culinary and digital spheres. Weissman’s career progression demonstrates a successful evolution from a traditional chef to a multifaceted media personality, dedicated to making food accessible and enjoyable for a broad audience.