Self-taught home cook and film maker who wants to make perfect food
If you love food, chances are you have stumbled upon Alex Aïnouz’s YouTube channel, Alex. Formerly known as French Guy Cooking, Alex is a self-taught home cook and filmmaker who shares his passion for food with more than two million subscribers. His videos are not your typical cooking tutorials. They are obsessive, experimental, and sometimes over-engineered. And equally parts fun and inspiring.
The YouTube journey of French Guy Cooking started in 2013. Then Aïnouz closed his internet agency and decided to pursue his artistic and culinary dreams. He entered a competition hosted by Jamie Oliver and got selected as one of the top five finalists. This opened the door for him to work with Jamie for three years, and learn from the best in the industry.
Aïnouz’s style is influenced by his multicultural background and his engineering mindset. He grew up in Paris, but traveled a lot with his parents to Mediterranean countries like Italy and Greece. Before becoming a full-time YouTuber he graduated worked in the telecom and marketing fields as an engineer.
The videos Aïnouz’s create are not just about recipes. They are about learning new techniques, exploring new cuisines, and challenging himself to create the perfect dish. He has done series on ramen, pizza, fried rice, meatballs, croissants, and more. He has also collaborated with experts from different countries, such as Neapolitan pizza masters, Cantonese fried rice legends, and Swedish meatball makers.
The charm with Aïnouz’s videos are that they’re both entertaining and informative. He wants to bring back confidence, inspiration, and fun in the kitchen. His viewers are encouraged to experiment, improvise, and enjoy the process of cooking.
Aïnouz is not only a YouTube star, but also a podcast and radio host. He co-hosts a podcast called “Food, But We Digress” with his editor and food nerd Joshua. So if you can’t get enough of the French Guy Cooking on Instagram or YouTube, make sure to look up his podcast.
Aïnouz is one of the most original and creative voices in the food YouTube scene. He is always curious, always hungry, and always cooking. He is Alex Aïnouz, a French guy, cooking. And he is awesome.
