NEW YORK — CNN is hiring a chef.

The news network said Tuesday it is bringing chef Anthony Bourdain in to be the host of a weekend show on food and travel. The series is expected to start early next year.

Bourdain has done programs on both the Travel Channel and Food Network, and also appeared in the Bravo competition “Top Chef.” Bourdain’s program will be seen on Sunday in prime time, with repeats shown on Saturday nights.