Interested in becoming a host of your own cooking show?  Food Network Star is holding open casting looking for “those with a captivating personality who believe they’re at the top of the culinary game and want to inspire a Food Network audience through their passion for food and cooking.”

Open casting calls in New York City, October 7, San Antonio, October 14, San Francisco, October 19, Providence, October 26, Los Angeles, November 2, New Orleans, November 12 and Chicago, November 16. If you can’t attend you can alternately submit a 3-minute home video. For more details about the casting call and to download an application click here.

– guest contributor