Dan Churchill
Hybrid Athlete and Performance Chef
Performance starts with how you fuel.
Dan Churchill is a performance-driven chef and elite hybrid athlete known for bringing flavor and function to everything he does. Raised on the beaches of Sydney and educated in Exercise Science, Dan’s work lives at the intersection of sport, food, and storytelling.
He first rose to prominence as a standout contestant on MasterChef Australia, but quickly carved out his own lane—translating deep nutrition science into vibrant, accessible food. Now based in New York City, Dan is the founder of Charley St, a Nolita café rooted in performance nutrition, and the host of the Epic Table podcast, where he interviews world-class athletes, founders, and doctors on what drives human potential.
As an athlete, Dan doesn’t just talk the talk. He competes in Hyrox, trains with intention, and treats his own body like a high-performance system. His goal? A sub-60-minute Hyrox finish and a life built around sustainable physical excellence. His dual credentials as a chef and strength coach have made him the go-to culinary voice for elite performers—including Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn and Chris Hemsworth’s Centr platform. He has also trained with Navy SEAL candidates and led workshops at top wellness summits like Summit LA, cementing his reputation as a trusted voice in high-performance coaching.
Dan’s work bridges the kitchen, the weight room, and the big stage. Whether he’s filming a recipe series, competing in an endurance event, or designing a menu to fuel recovery, Dan shows that peak performance and joy can—and should—coexist.
“An A-list performance chef (former clients include alpine ski legend Lindsey Vonn), a brand ambassador and television talent — and a podcaster. Clearly, the guy has a certain skill set.”
Dan as a Speaker
Dan believes that nutrition, exercise and recovery can unlock new levels of performance. In his speaking engagements, Dan reveals the essential tools to a whole-person approach to health that can have transformational effects, both personally and professionally.
