Television Host and Cookbook Author; Raleigh, NC

Aarti Sequeira is a sought-after television host, cookbook author, influencer, commentator, and judge. A firm believer that life is most full when it involves faith, food, and family, Aarti has made it her mission to share the joys of cooking with the world. In her latest book, Unwind: A Devotional Cookbook for the Harried and Hungry, Aarti invites readers back into the kitchen and encourages the intentionality of dinnertime spent at the table. With her distinct laugh and sparkling presence, she is a mainstay on Food Network after winning season six of Food Network Star, Aarti is also known as "The Spice Queen" due to her comprehensive knowledge of spices. In addition to hosting her own cooking show, Aarti Party, she also serves as a judge on hit shows like Holiday Wars, Halloween Wars, Guy Fieri’s Best Bite in Town, Candy Land, Great Food Truck Race, Luda Can't Cook (feat. Ludacris), Guy's Grocery Games, Supermarket Stakeout, and Christmas Cookie Challenge. She’s appeared on Chopped, Beat Bobby Flay, Cutthroat Kitchen, and Guy’s Grocery games. She cooks alongside the country's best chefs on Guy's Ranch Kitchen. Off-network appearances include teaching Ms. Gomez how to cook on Selena + Chef (HBO Max) and voicing Chef Shobha in Disney Jr's Mira, Royal Detective. Aarti is an esteemed ambassador for the California Date Commission, a role that perfectly complements her deep appreciation for wholesome, nutritious foods. A gifted writer, Aarti published her first cookbook, Aarti Paarti: An American Kitchen with an Indian Soul in 2014. She has also penned a nationally syndicated column for the Associated Press entitled "World's Fare," Born in India, raised in Dubai, and educated in a British school, Aarti grew up amidst a varied tapestry of food cultures. She lives in Raleigh, NC with her husband, actor Brendan McNamara, and daughters Eliyah and Moses. @aartipaartipics