Signature Segments

Chasing the Flames:
Fire Management 101

A deep dive into mastering fire and heat control across different cooking methods, including wood-fired ovens, Argentinian grills, and open-pit cooking. Learn how to start, maintain, and adapt fire based on ambient conditions like temperature, air pressure, and wind.

Outdoor Cooking

Fundamentals & Safety

From knife skills to managing a 750-degree wood-fired oven, each episode shares key safety tips and practical methods for outdoor cooking. Learn how to handle tools, control high heat, and avoid mishaps. Produce great food in any outdoor setup, keeping your focus on safety and solid results.

The Southwest
Influence

Each meal will feature an authentic Southwest touch, often incorporating hand-pressed tortillas made from yellow, blue, or red corn, Chile of all kinds (including the famous Hatch Green Chile), an assortment of root vegetables, Tequila and much, much more.

Personal Hygiene
Tips for Chefs

Outdoor cooking can be messy! Each episode will share essential hygiene tips, like maintaining clean hands, use of rubber, leather and Kevlar gloves along with keeping nails short, and proper after-cooking skincare. Your hands are your money! Take care of them and know some basic first aide care in the event of the occasional oops!

In Summary...

The On-Call Outdoor Chef is more than just a cooking show, it’s a celebration of fire, food, and fearless experimentation. With a captivating mix of expert knowledge, humor, and practical skills, George Lovato Jr. is bringing outdoor cooking to life in an authentic and engaging way.