Eitan Bernath
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Born | Eitan Bernath April 25, 2002 Teaneck, New Jersey, U.S. | ||||||
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Known for | TikTok cooking videos | ||||||
Title | CEO of Eitan Productions[3][4] | ||||||
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Eitan Bernath (born April 25, 2002) is an American celebrity chef, entertainer, author, social media influencer, TV personality, and entrepreneur.[9][10][11] As of December 2021, Bernath has six million followers across his social media accounts.[12][13][14] Bernath is the principal culinary contributor for The Drew Barrymore Show.[15] He has been called a "culinary darling" by The New York Times.[16] According to Variety, Bernath is the first TikTok star to expand into a recurring role on daytime television.[17] Bernath was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30: Food and Drink list in December 2021.[18]
His first cookbook, Eitan Eats the World, is being published by Penguin Random House and Clarkson Potter on May 3, 2022.[19][20][21]
Early life[]
Bernath was born in Teaneck, New Jersey to Sabrina and Jason Bernath.[22] He has a brother named Yoni.[23] Bernath is Jewish.[24] He developed a passion for food and cooking at a young age.[25][26] Bernath is attending Columbia University in the fall of 2022.[27]
Career[]
Food Network[]
Bernath began his career with his first television appearance on Chopped at the age of 12 while he was attending Yavneh Academy in Paramus, NJ.[28] In 2017, he was a contestant for Guy's Grocery Games, another Food Network show, hosted by Guy Fieri.[29]
TikTok[]
In 2019, Bernath grew a large following on TikTok.[30][31] In an interview with Taylor Lorenz for The New York Times, Bernath explained “TikTok is the biggest thing that happened to me in my career, and honestly is the reason why I am where I am today."[32]
Bernath performed on TikTok's "#HappyAtHome: LIVE!" shows in March 2020 alongside Charli D'amelio, Addison Rae, Tyra Banks, Alicia Keys, and DJ Khaled.[33][34]
Bernath was a featured TikTok creator at VidCon US 2021 in Anaheim, California.[35]
William Morris Endeavor[]
After an increase in his social media followings, Bernath was signed to talent agency William Morris Endeavor in May 2020.[36][37][38]
Bernath partnered with Rachael Ray on a celebrity cooking camp in July 2020.[39] His brand partners include SharkNinja,[40] Cup Noodles,[41] Red Star Yeast,[42] and the government of Thailand.[43]
Bernath performed at the Outside Lands festival in San Francisco in October 2021 with Marc E. Bassy.[44][45]
Television[]
In December 2020, Bernath was appointed the Principal Culinary Contributor for The Drew Barrymore Show on CBS.[46] The New York Post reported that Barrymore discovered Bernath from her daughters who watch his TikTok videos.[47] He has cooked on segments with Jason Derulo,[48] Gordon Ramsay, and Molly Sims.[49]
Bernath was a guest on A Little Late with Lily Singh on NBC on May 19, 2021.[50][51]
Charity work[]
Bernath has been a member of the City Harvest Food Council since November 2021.[52] He is the youngest member on the council.
Accolades[]
Bernath has been profiled by publications including The New York Times,[53][54] The Hollywood Reporter,[55] Variety,[56] Teen Vogue,[57] The New York Post,[58] Business Insider,[59] People Magazine,[60] Quartz,[61] Delish Magazine,[62] and Vanity Fair.[63]
He was named to the Forbes Next 1000 list in September 2021.[6] In December 2021, he was the youngest person named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the Food & Drink category.[64]
Published works[]
His first cookbook, Eitan Eats the World, is being published on May 3, 2022 by Penguin Random House and the Clarkson Potter imprint.[19][65] The book is focused around Bernath's passions for international cuisine and comfort food.[66]
Eitan Productions[]
Type | Private |
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Industry | Entertainment |
Founded | 2015 in New York, New York, United States |
Headquarters | , |
Key people | Eitan Bernath (CEO) |
Owner | Eitan Bernath |
Website | eitanproductions |
Bernath is the chief executive officer of Eitan Productions, the production studio responsible for creating his content on social media.[32] The company is based in New York City and employs a team of producers who manage his media businesses.[67]
Filmography[]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2014 | Chopped | Contestant | Eliminated after first round |
2017 | Guy's Grocery Games | Contestant | |
2020— | The Drew Barrymore Show | Self | Principal Culinary Contributor |
2021 | A Little Late with Lily Singh[68] | Guest | Episode 67 (March 19, 2021) |
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- American TikTokers
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- 21st-century American businesspeople
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- Living people
- Frisch School alumni
- People from Teaneck, New Jersey
- 21st-century American Jews