venture she co-founded with Wheelhouse Entertainment—shares insights on the dynamic intersection of food and media.
Two years ago, Courtney White, who previously held the positions of Food Network president and HGTV general manager, teamed up with Brent Montgomery’s US unscripted production powerhouse, Wheelhouse Entertainment, to establish Butternut. Based in Connecticut, Butternut focuses on creating innovative culinary content.
The company’s current slate includes high-profile projects such as “Next Baking Master: Paris” for Food Network and Max, and “Celebrity Family Food Battle” for Roku. Additionally, Butternut has eight other shows in various stages of development, showcasing its robust pipeline.
White recently sat down with Neil Batey to discuss Butternut’s programming strategy, the resilience of the cooking genre amidst evolving commissioning trends, and how a new generation of content creators is revolutionizing the dessert world.
For those interested in the full interview, C21FM broadcasts live 24/7, with a block of interviews starting at 10 am BST daily.
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