Chef Richard Hosch has been one of the most well-regarded and noted practitioners of the culinary arts in this area for several years. He co-owns and operates a successful catering business called Chef Hosch and Ann Catering, inc. Recently, he has become involved in a new and interesting venture. He now has his own weekly food show on YouTube.
“We were contacted by EatThis.TV in the fall of 2024 and asked to film a pilot show for a potential series. We drove to Long Island, New York, and used a demonstration kitchen to film our pilot in July of this year. EatThis.TV network offered us one season, which consisted of ten shows, which were filmed here in Williamsport, with the first four filmed at our home and the second six filmed at our event venue, the Carriage House.” Hosch told Webb Weekly.
Episode one aired beginning on September 21 and will continue to be available on YouTube; new episodes are released every Sunday. “Our goal for this series is to bring healthy gourmet cooking into the home kitchen by providing step-by-step, simplified instructions. Instructions to elevate home cooking. The shows can be found by searching for Chef Hosch & Ann on EatThis.TV on YouTube. Our season was sponsored in part by Richard House of Cincinnati, Ohio, Turbochef, Celtic Sea Salt, Evergreen Wealth Solutions, Honey Bee Honey, and R & T Asian Market.”
He continued, “We are lining up sponsors for our next season of shows, and anyone interested can contact us directly.”
Chef Hosch has an interesting and well-accomplished background.
He is a 1977 graduate of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America. He achieved his Executive Chef Level II status from the Culinary Institute of America in 2009. He has owned a restaurant, co-authored two cookbooks, taught numerous cooking classes across the east coast, served as the executive chef for The Idler, a four-star restaurant in Michigan, and served as executive chef for several hospital systems. He has been working for himself as Chef Hosch & Ann Catering, inc. for the past 14 years. Chef Hosch enjoys teaching healthy and gourmet cooking techniques. Chef Hosch has specialized in healthy cooking for the past 25 years, with emphasis on exceptional flavors for all, including special diets.
Notably, Chef Hosch has dyslexia, which affects his ability to read, write, and process auditory input. He has always been more attuned to his other senses, and this has given him an advantage in his cooking, as he relies on texture, taste, smell, and appeal. Chef creates most of his dishes from basic cooking methods he learned in culinary school, combined with healthy ingredients and a good dose of creativity.
Ann House, co-owner of Chef Hosch & Ann Catering, Inc., is an occupational therapist, body worker, and artist. She has owned her own business and worked as a head cook at a summer camp, as well as a baker at a technical college. She knows her way around the kitchen, enjoys helping out, and appreciates the gluten-free fare.
Chef Hosch and Ann purchased The Carriage House Event Venue on 414 Walnut Street in Williamsport seven years ago. They host a variety of events, including weddings, showers, cooking classes, parties, live music, and bus tours. Their website can be found at http://www.chefhosch.com
