About Katelyn
Katelyn Rickert is an inspired young chef from New Orleans, Louisiana. At just 11 years old, she is really growing in her culinary skills and is shaping what could form into a lifelong career. Katelyn has always enjoyed being in the kitchen, and her love for cooking has blossomed in the last two years under the direction of the Rickert's family chef, Jewel Robinson.
Katelyn enjoys a variety of cuisines, but has a particular obsession with pasta and loves to conceptualize opening an Italian restaurant one day. She has also developed an interest in Asian cuisines, including Japanese, Thai, and Korean, after recently being introduced to new dishes.
Top Chef Jr.
In the summer of 2017, Katelyn had the amazing opportunity to compete on Top Chef Jr. on Universal Kids. There was so much talent and enthusiasm from everyone involved. Katelyn is even more motivated to take her culinary skills to the next level. She made new friendships with like-minded kids and can’t wait to be reunited with them so that she can talk all about food.
Watch Katelyn and the cast compete on Universal Kids, airing on October 13, 2017.
Beyond Cooking
When Katelyn is not cooking and dreaming up new recipes, she is relishing in her life as a tween. She is on the dance team at school and also takes ballet, jazz, and lyrical at a local dance studio in New Orleans. Katelyn also loves to sing and make music videos. Actually, she loves being on camera for any reason. Check out her YouTube channel. Her parents are convinced that she may end up on Broadway one day if she takes her career in a different direction. They often joke that she is a walking musical!