Betty Roastel
THE COMFORT FOOD GROW-OFF
JUDGING PANEL · SEASON 1
Betty Roastel
The Well Seasoned
JUDGE NO. 01 · 1 OF 3
Date of Birth April 12, 1956
Hometown Cambridge, Massachusetts
PERSONAL FILE
Favorite Food Roast chicken with proper skin and improper restraint
Favorite Book The Joy of Cooking
Favorite Movie Julie & Julia
RECOGNIZED AWARDS

James Beard Award for “Consistent Excellence in Hosting Things That Feel Nice”

Lifetime Achievement in Butter Usage

Most Trusted Dinner Guest — 7 Years Running

Inventor of “Just a Little More”

BIO

Betty Roastel does not believe in disappointing meals or people. She trusts her instincts completely — and they almost always tell her something is wonderful.

Not because it’s perfect. Because it feels right.

Bobby B. Sizzle
THE COMFORT FOOD GROW-OFF
JUDGING PANEL · SEASON 1
Bobby B. Sizzle
The Double Secret Judge
JUDGE NO. 02 · 2 OF 3
Date of Birth September 3, 1987
Hometown Chicago, Illinois
PERSONAL FILE
Favorite Food Whatever arrived first
Favorite Book Whatever menu is closest
Favorite Movie Animal House
RECOGNIZED AWARDS

Most Committed to the Bit — Multiple Years

Lifetime Achievement in Second Orders

Fastest Appetizer Disappearance (Unofficial)

Disqualified Once for Eating the Competition

BIO

Bobby B. Sizzle approaches food with urgency and zero restraint. He is not here to analyze — he is here to experience.

If it’s good, you’ll know. If it’s not, you’ll know faster.

Anton Char-Grillsy
THE COMFORT FOOD GROW-OFF
JUDGING PANEL · SEASON 1
Anton Char-Grillsy
The Full Anton
JUDGE NO. 03 · 3 OF 3
Date of Birth June 21, 1971
Hometown New Orleans, Louisiana
PERSONAL FILE
Favorite Food The last thing that surprised him
Favorite Book Anything with a wine list
Favorite Movie Ratatouille
RECOGNIZED AWARDS

Palate of the Year

Most Likely to Change the Conversation

Best Use of a Pause Before Speaking

Standing Ovation for a Dish No One Understood

BIO

Anton has seen everything, eaten everything, and formed opinions about all of it.

He does not chase the moment. He recognizes it when it happens.