WIESBADEN, Germany — Celebrity chef and talk show host Robert Irvine visited U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden on May 5 as part of the Armed Forces Entertainment “Fueling the Fight” tour. Irvine, a former British Royal Navy cook, has dedicated his post-military career to supporting service members and transforming military dining.
On Clay Kaserne in Wiesbaden, Irvine met with units, toured the installation, and offered a special meal for community members.
“It’s very important for the Robert Irvine Foundation, and myself, to support the men and women,” said Irvine. “Nutrition stands for resiliency, retention, recruitment, and readiness. And if we fuel their bodies with great nutrition, feed these Soldiers properly, they can do the job correctly.”
The tour is designed to boost morale and promote wellness through food, fitness and community.
“It’s great to see that Chef Irvine is here. I’ve met him previously once in the past when he was at Fort Stewart, and it’s good to see that he’s continued to show love and support to the troops, always looking out for us, and always looking for ways to improve our daily lives here,” said Staff Sgt. Ivy Roberson IV, Vice President of Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers. “And he’s all about getting us the best food possible, making sure that we have the fuel that we need [so] we can be ready every single day for whatever we’re asked to do.”
During a lunch engagement, Irvine and his team met with members of B.O.S.S, sharing his passion for food and wellness.
“For us, seeing someone like that come here to visit us just to talk to us, just to sit with the Soldiers is really good,” said Roberson. “To see that no matter what happens, there is someone thinking about them, especially someone who’s as successful and as creative as Chef Irvine is.”
As part of the tour Irvine and his team of chefs prepared a special dinner for service members and their families dining at the Stronger Together Cafe (DFAC) on Clay Kaserne, feeding up to 350 service members.
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