About the Chef

Upon finishing accounting studies at Harvard Business School, Harry W. Schwartz acquired a scrap metal recycling business in Tulsa, Oklahoma. After developing and then selling the business and three popular restaurants at age 34, he and his wife and daughter retired to Jupiter Island, Florida. He then wrote his first cookbook, Easygoing Entertaining. With the opportunity to promote the book on NBC’s Today Show, he immediately became a regular contributor which began his career as Chef Harry, a media chef, author and spokesperson.

Chef Harry and his family moved to Malibu, California where he created and hosted the popular PBS celebrity at home cooking show, “Chef Harry and Friends.” He then became known for his high-energy, record-setting shows on Shop at Home Network where he grossed over $70,000,000 in 48 months. In addition to The Today Show, he has appeared as a regular contributor on KTLA-CBS in Los Angeles and currently on CBS and Fox in Nashville and FOX61 in Connecticut.

He has written a syndicated feature for Copley news service, authored 5 books and serves as a creative and media spokesperson and consultant for several corporations. He contributes to various news and talk shows and is Culinary and Creative Director, Executive Chef and President of Heritage Trail Vineyards and Winery in Lisbon Connecticut which features fine wines, his fourth restaurant, a boutique batch gelateria and smoke house. He and his wife Laurie who is Vintner of Heritage Trail live in the Historic John Palmer House on the Vineyard.

Latest Press Release: 9-3-10
nwpb In conjunction with Michelle Obama's Wellness program, DeCA has teamed with the National Watermelon Promotions Board and Chef Harry to be part of their "Eat Healthy and Be Active Your Way" campaign. Chef Harry Launches his appearances at Ft Lee VA Base (DeCA's headquarters) on 8/3 in the Commissary and their Childrens Development Center. His recipes are being incorporated in Military Base Menus all over the world as part of the program. His performances will be aired on Air Force Television Worldwide.

DeCA's slogan "Eat Healthy and Be Active Your Way"
The Defense Commissary Agency with headquarters at Fort Lee, Virginia, operates a worldwide chain of commissaries providing groceries to military personnel, retirees and their families in a safe and secure shopping environment. Authorized patrons purchase items at cost plus a 5–percent surcharge, which covers the costs of building new commissaries and modernizing existing ones. Shoppers save an average of more than 30 percent on their purchases compared to commercial prices—savings worth about $3,400 annually for a family of four. A core military family support element, and a valued part of military pay and benefits, commissaries contribute to family readiness, enhance the quality of life for America's military and their families, and help recruit and retain the best and brightest men and women to serve their country.