Since 13 years of age, he is also a hobbyist cook, making dishes inspired by his Puerto Rican heritage (even though his mom was not a cook, preferring to prepare "five cans of Chef Boyardee and a loaf of bread"). He pitched the show to ABC, claiming he would prepare meals at various celebrities' houses. He even revamped the show with the late Chef Lou Petrozza, a Hell's Kitchen runner-up, but ABC declined unless the other Village People members were present. As of 2021, he continues to cook on his YouTube channel.
