David Venable

David Venable (born November 12, 1964) is an American TV personality and author who has hosted In the Kitchen with David on QVC since 2009. He has also written cookbooks based on the show.

Early life Venable was born on November 12, 1964, in Charlotte, North Carolina. He studied journalism at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Career life after college After graduating from the University of North Carolina he worked as a reporter at WTAJ-TV in Altoona, Pennsylvania. He then moved on to work at WOAY-TV in Oak Hill, West Virginia where he hosted “Action Newsmakers."

Work on QVC Venable was hired by QVC in 1993. He started by promoting the gourmet food products of the company through the station. As time went on, he gradually increased his position on the channel and then started to host his own shows.

Publications Venable has released four cookbooks. Book Publication In the Kitchen with David: QVC's Resident Foodie Presents Comfort Foods That Take You Home 2012 Back Around the Table: An "In the Kitchen with David" Cookbook from QVC's Resident Foodie 2014 Comfort Food Shortcuts: An "In the Kitchen with David" Cookbook 2018 Half Homemade, Fully Delicious: An "In The Kitchen with David" Cookbook 2021