The UB Interview + Preview: Chef G. Garvin Talks ‘Hustle, Sizzle, and Smoke’

AspireTV will premiere the new series “Hustle, Sizzle and Smoke” tonight, April 25th at 8 p.m. ET.

Renowned Chef, Author, Producer and Restaurateur, Chef G. Garvin, will host the new series. Garvin also serves as executive producer and Chief Culinary content advisor for series in the culinary genre at the network.

In “Hustle, Sizzle and Smoke,” dive into the heat of the ultimate competition where everyday masters of the home kitchen, emerging restaurateurs, and food entrepreneurs face off in a fiery barbecue showdown. Each episode introduces two grilling experts from diverse backgrounds battling to win a fast-paced barbecue showdown, bringing their own personal journeys, techniques and cooking secrets to the table.

Chief Culinary Advisor for SodexoMAGIC, Chef Garvin started his culinary career at the age of 13 in his hometown, Atlanta GA. Within 3 years, he was working at the Ritz Carlton-Downtown as the youngest line cook working with German Chef Vulker Shupp. He would later move to Palm Springs, California working under Chef Jean Pierre Dubray at the Ritz Carlton-Rancho Mirage.

As his culinary career continued to show promise, Garvin relocated to Los Angeles, CA, where his career evolved from Sous Chef to Executive Chef, to eventually opening his own catering & events company and signature restaurant. He continued to make a name for himself, and within a short span of time, make the leap to TV with his “Turn Up the Heat with G. Garvin” show. After 7 seasons, 3 books, and numerous accolades, his increasing popularity would lead to shows on the Cooking Channel, the Travel Channel, and his first James Beard Award nomination.

Garvin can now be seen as a special guest on Good Morning America, or on Food Network alongside hosts such as Guy Fieri. He has also opened numerous restaurants in Atlanta through his “LowCountry Restaurants” brand and is actively working to educate and inspire the next generation of culinary professionals with his “G Garvin Culinary and Hospitality Foundation.”

Through Garvin‘s efforts, he hopes to aid in breaking down the diversity barriers within not only the cooking industry but in society as a whole where chefs of color are often categorized more often by race than a profession.

Aries from UB, spoke with the multi-talented Chef G. Garvin, about the new series “Hustle, Sizzle, and Smoke.”

The Chef shares why he wanted to bring the series to television and what kind of competitions viewers will see.

Plus he shares his love of working with AspireTV, gives tips for great barbecue and more!