Leslie Mooking Is Roger Mooking's Wife of 16 Years - More about Her

Roger Mooking's wife, Leslie Mooking, used to work in the fashion industry and is responsible for some of her famous husband's stylish looks. The couple is very private but has disclosed some details.

Leslie Mooking is the mother of four and the spouse of TV personality Roger Mooking. The couple is very protective of their family, rarely mentioning them online or in interviews.

Although Roger would not share the story of their engagement, as he believes some things are sacrosanct, the chef has opened up about some stories of their early relationship and their picturesque elopement.

How Roger Mooking Met His Wife, Leslie Mooking

Leslie came into the celebrity chef's orbit when she visited the first restaurant he worked at as head chef, Barrio, in Toronto, Canada. The pair bonded over their hometown of Edmonton, and their first date was a one-person show of one of Barrio's servers.

Their courtship was filled with the adventure of going on spontaneous last-minute trips where they explored different cities. One memorable expedition was to San Francisco while they were expecting their first child.

The five days of eating a lot (including chowder), sightseeing, and shopping, have cemented the coastal city as one of the "Twist by Roger Mooking" presenter's favorite destinations.

The couple's 2007 union was a testament to their adventurous spirits. They eloped on a mountain overlooking the ocean in Castara, Tobago.

She proved her resilience by completing a 6.2-mile run two months after her operation.

After a week on the island, they had a reunion with his family in Trinidad, where it was a party every night. They basically celebrated their nuptials for a year, with their parents in Edmonton throwing them a surprise party a few months later.

Who Is Leslie Mooking?

Before becoming a mother, Leslie worked as a fashion producer and wardrobe stylist. She is now in charge of most of her husband's wardrobe needs and has shared some of her stewing projects on social media.

They have four daughters. The "Heat Seekers" host considers his wife "possibly the best mother among earthlings." She also speaks glowingly of him, posting on Valentine's Day 2021, "Every day is love day; I don't need a holiday to tell him."

In 2020, she had a tumor the size of a grapefruit removed from her spine. She proved her resilience by completing a 6.2-mile run two months after her operation.

Roger Mooking Was Been ‘Adorned’ by His Daughters

In a rare mention of her kids, Leslie wrote how proud she was of her 13-year-old in 2020. Among the teen's choices for a book report were JRR Tolkien books and Margot Lee Shetterly's "Hidden Figures."

The last mentioned is about the African American women who helped with the space effort, adapted into a movie starring Taraji P. Henson, Janelle Monáe, and Octavia Spencer.

"The girls are on fire these days," Rodger captioned a photo of him modeling beaded bracelets in February 2021. "I have been adorned!!!"

His website states that while he might be a busy figure in the entertainment world, "being a husband and father of four children is most important to him."