Gene Gerrard

Photo of Gene Gerrard
Location
Los Angeles, CA
School
Wesleyan University
Expertise
Food History, Recipe Development, Food Trends
  • Gene wrote extensively for Tasting Table's sister site, Mashed, for over two years.
  • He created "Meat & Wild Game Cooking" at About.com, where he tested and developed recipes for wild game meats and wrote articles about wild game preparation, types of wild game, and butchering.
  • Gene owned and operated a private chef and catering service for over 15 years. In 2016, he was recognized as one of the top five chefs in Los Angeles.

Experience

Gene has written articles, reviews, recipes, travel advice, and personal grooming tips for several websites for the past 10 years, including Mashed, Your Best Digs, Men's Hairstyles Today, and Hungry Hui. As the owner of Divoon Dining for 15 years, he catered hundreds of private parties, events, and celebrity functions. When Gene is not writing, he performs as a magician at The Magic Castle in Hollywood, CA, and on major cruise ship lines.

Education

Gene has a bachelor's degree with high honors in English and theater from Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT.
Mashed Editorial Policies

Mashed’s industry-leading coverage is created by qualified and experienced writers, and is reviewed and fact-checked by our editorial team to ensure everything is accurate and timely. Outside experts are also consulted to help deliver factual, up-to-date information.

Our mission is to inform and engage our readers, telling them things they need to know, things they want to know, and things they didn't know they wanted to know about food. We strive to always provide a well-rounded reading experience, whether that’s the news of the day or a new original recipe you can try making at home. In an effort to provide the most comprehensive, current, and accurate content, our editorial team constantly reviews and updates articles as necessary. Additional information on our editorial process available here.

Stories By Gene Gerrard
Next >Skip »