Chef Ramon Velasquez and Meghan Markle on ‘With Love, Meghan’. (Image credits: Netflix)
In each episode, the chefs cook alongside the Duchess teaching her their tricks of the trade as they swap stories about the food that they love. What’s been an especially rewarding experience for viewers is seeing these top chefs in their home element, away from the bustle of the professional kitchens and indulging in some more relatable fare.
Here’s a quick peek into the lives and legacies of three chefs that feature on ‘With Love, Meghan’.
Chef Roy Choi and Meghan Markle (Image credits: Netflix)Chef Roy Choi
The third episode, titled “Two Kids From LA,” features Korean-American chef Roy Choi, a pioneer of the Korean-Mexican food movement. Meghan Markle explores the fusion of Korean and American food culture in Los Angeles, highlighting Choi’s contributions to this culinary landscapethrough Choi’s signature fried chicken and quick pickled veggies or ‘Quickles’ along with some other Korean favourites like Kimchi. Roy Choi began his career as a hotel chef in 2001, later transitioning to food trucks, where he revolutionised LA’s street food scene. He transitioned to mainstream fine dining and worked alongside chefs like David Chang and Wolfgang Puck even making it to Time’s 100 Most Influential People list in 2011.
Chef Ramon Velasquez
In episode six, Chef Ramon Velazquez joins Meghan Markle to teach her how to make chicken tinga tacos and ceviche. Born in Guadalajara, Mexico, he moved to the U.S. in 1990 and built a diverse culinary career, working as a sushi chef at Arigato and later as an executive chef at Cielito. His career took a transformative turn in 2014 when he launched a Sunday pop-up at Three Pickles in Santa Barbara, serving authentic Mexican street food, including ceviche and a selection of tacos. The overwhelming community response led to the establishment of Cocina Corazon, which now has a permanent home in the Santa Barbara Public Market.
Chef Alice Waters and Meghan Markle (Image Credits: Netflix)Chef Alice Waters
In episode eight of With Love, Meghan, Alice Waters, the renowned chef, restaurateur, activist, and author, joins Meghan Markle to prepare a brunch, with Meghan expressing her deep admiration, saying, “You are going to change my life, you already have.” Waters, often credited with pioneering the farm-to-table movement, founded the legendary Chez Panisse in Berkeley, California, in 1971, shaping California cuisine with her commitment to fresh, locally sourced, and organic ingredients. She has authored influential cookbooks such as Chez Panisse Cooking and The Art of Simple Food I and II, along with her memoir, Coming to My Senses: The Making of a Counterculture Cook. Advocating for a deeper connection to nature through food, she believes in seasonal eating and sustainable agriculture, making her one of America’s most influential culinary figures.