From Public Housing To The White House
Chef Andre Rush has led a groundbreaking career, serving as a White House chef under four consecutive presidents – from Bill Clinton to Donald Trump. Born in Mississippi and raised in public housing, Rush developed an early passion for cooking from watching his mother.
Though his father disapproved, believing that “boys don’t cook,” Rush persisted in honing his skills. After 23 years of military service, including deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, Rush brought his talent for cuisine to the White House in 1996.
Mouthwatering Meals For The Oval Office
Rush soon became the go-to chef for scrumptious burgers enjoyed by Presidents Clinton and Trump. However, Obama’s healthy eating initiative meant fresh vegetables from the White House garden.
Rush enhanced Obama’s personal chili recipe, while Bush preferred Southern-inspired fare. A viral photo brought Rush’s 24-inch biceps into the spotlight too – he does 2,222 pushups daily to raise awareness of veteran suicide.
From Band Of Brothers To Kitchen Commando
Rush lost friends on 9/11 and fellow soldiers to suicide, experiences that motivated his mental health advocacy. He co-founded “Face the Fight” to cut veteran suicides in half by 2030.
When not sculpting ornate ice carvings or dazzling with his cake decorating skills, Rush stars in the Tubi show “Kitchen Commando” – even impressing Gordon Ramsay. Rush credits cooking and fitness with helping him cope with his own PTSD.
From humble beginnings to a storied White House tenure, Chef Rush blazed a trail with his culinary prowess. He continues spotlighting veterans’ well-being – showing how the bonds of service can carry from the mess hall to the nation’s house.
