Bobby Flay brings the heat and his new romance to BottleRock Napa Valley
The 'Beat Bobby Flay' star and fellow celebrity chef Brooke Williamson confirmed their relationship just a month ago and weren't shy about their romance when Flay showed off his skills during a rib eye steak cooking demonstration on the Williams Sonoma Culinary Stage on Sunday, May 25, with guest sous chef and MLB legend Ken Griffey Jr.
The crowd went wild when Flay asked, 'Can I bring my girlfriend onstage?' for a quick tasting of each of the hot sauces he and Griffey made with Fresno chilies. But things got really spicy when emcee Liam Mayclem asked Williamson about her favorite meal Flay cooks for her at home.
'Breakfast,' quipped Griffey, drawing the biggest laughs of the set.
Mayclem then had Williamson, a 'Triple Threat' co-star of Flay's and fellow BottleRock veteran Michael Voltaggio, try each slab of dry rub steak.
'Tell us whose meat you like more,' he said, again setting off a wave of laughter.
Things got extra spicy on the culinary stage today @BottleRockNapa 🔥 What a power couple @bflay @ChefBrookeW 💕 pic.twitter.com/JCiCnw7YXW
— Mariecar Mendoza (@SFMarMendoza) May 26, 2025
All jokes aside, Flay and Wiliamson make quite the celebrity chef power couple. With Williamson a 'Top Chef' runner-up and the inaugural 'Tournament of Champions' victor, and Flay the first American 'Iron Chef,' the two may be the most winningest culinary TV contest chefs.
What's next for the two fierce competitors?
Flay teased that the pair are scheduled to appear on a forthcoming episode of 'Celebrity Family Feud' via Instagram Stories on Thursday, May 22, with his daughter, Sophie.
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