THE ROCK & ROLL CHEF® (Marty Larkin) is a professional chef and musician who stretches the boundaries of culinary entertainment. Combining top-notch musicians and delectable recipes, the Chef's shows are unique, fast-moving and fun.

HE'S DONE NATIONAL TV AND RADIO spots for Kraft Foods with "Celebrate Cookin' With Kraft Cheese"; he has appeared on the nationally syndicated Crook & Chase Show; Superstation WGN-TV and The Bozo Show showcased him demonstrating professional pumpkin carving techniques on their programs. He also created the "Halloween Carving Kit" for X-Acto. His Totally Chipotle Bloody Mary Mix was voted #1 by the Chicago Tribune, beating several national brands. Combined with thousands of people enjoying live performances of the Chef and his classic rock party band, things keep literally "on a roll."

ORIGINALLY CREATED FOR TELEVISION, THE ROCK & ROLL KITCHEN® now describes other elements of this robust show (click for info). Building on a talent-packed pilot episode shot in Los Angeles (featuring The Beach Boy's Brian Wilson, The Tower Of Power Horns, drummers Jim Keltner and Ginger Baker, among others), "The Rock & Roll Kitchen" is also used as name for the Chef's cookin’ band.

FEATURING THE "CORNUCOPIA HORNS BRASS BAND" (selected shows only; call for details), the 9-piece classic rock group plays great original and classic "food" songs. Some titles featured on their  "Sugar Rush" CD include "Green Onions," "Jambalaya," "Tickle The Pickle," "Chicken Pot Pie" and "Surf Fish" (click here for audio samples). His latest party CD is titled "Pumpkin Patch," a Halloween treat featuring 13 great new arrangements of classic (and new) spellbinders, including "Black Magic Woman" and "Ghost Riders In The Sky."  The CD guest stars such as Jon Langford (Mekons, Waco Brothers) Nicholas Tremulis, Suzanne Palmer, Jeff Pezzatti (Naked Raygun) and Nick Bisesi.

Larkin now uses his extensive background and experience to help brand and position restaurants, food products, musicians and chefs, and produce special events. He recently joined forces with Leigh Hanlon to form Pens & Lens.