Former Westborough resident competes in Netflix cooking show

Filming took place over several days in Toronto.

It turned out one of her castmates, Beth Fuller, lives in MetroWest.

“We’re now really good friends,” said Keating.

“We met in the lobby of the hotel; our dressing rooms were across from each, so we had our doors open a little so we could talk,” said Fuller, who is a professional food photographer. “I found out she grew up in Westborough … I knew there was a kindred spirit.”

Fuller is a New Hampshire native who’s lived in Southern California and the North End before settling in MetroWest. Her photos may be seen in the Cook’s Illustrated cookbooks.

“It was such a fun opportunity,” she said. “Being in front of the camera was incredible.”

Fuller’s biggest thrill was meeting Blais.

“I’m a food nerd from way back,” said Fuller. “When I found out who the celebrity judge was going to be, I was going, ‘He’s going to taste my food? No way!’”

If you want to catch Keating and Fuller in action, they’re in episode two, which features “American Diner” specialties.

Keating’s family, including her father and sister, still live in Westborough and held a watch party when the series aired on Netflix.

Although Keating remains mum on the outcome of the competition, she said, “The entire experience energized my passion for food and cooking. I felt like I had won before even filming and competing as I got to spend months pouring through cookbooks, learning and practicing cooking techniques all day.

“I despise the term ‘retiring’ and prefer ‘evolving.’ I am in love with my new day job. I am beyond grateful for the opportunity I was selected for. I have a couple of new ideas for cooking shows where I see a need. Producers … call me!”