updates | February 20, 2026

Zac Young - Age, Family, Bio

First became known as a runner-up on the inaugural season of Top Chef: Just Desserts. He would later appear in the Cooking Channel series Unique Sweets.

Before Fame

He graduated from the baking and pastry arts program at the Institute of Culinary Education. He also studied theatre and worked as a wig stylist for Radio City Music Hall.

Trivia

In 2017, he became a judge on the Food Network series Bakers vs. Fakers.

Family Life

His grandmother was also a talented cook. His mother was vegan.

Associated With

The other judges on Bakers vs. Fakers are Damaris Phillips and Lorraine Pascale.