Bobby Flay is Food Network's reigning competitor-in-chief, and Brooke Williamson is a Top Chef winner who has gone knife-to-knife with him on screen. Two decorated chefs dating each other is catnip for food fans, which is why their very public romance keeps turning up in the headlines.
The story so far
- July 2026The pair showed sweet PDA on an episode of Beat Bobby Flay, and Page Six reported they looked "cozy" and "affectionate" on a rare date night.
- August 2026Outlets ran a timeline of what they called the couple's "whirlwind" romance, and Flay posted a birthday tribute hailing Williamson as the "most talented chef in the universe."
- September 2026Williamson told People she had sent 10 boxes of clothes to Flay's place and shared his reaction; the two then posted photos from an Italian getaway.
- September 2026Parade reported that Williamson revealed the sneaky way Flay figured out her ring size.
- October 2026Flay told Us Weekly the relationship is "amazing" and that they have "so much in common," and told People they share the cooking duties at home.
- October 2026Food Network announced the two will face off in its star-studded holiday lineup.
Where things stand
As of early October 2026 they are still together and still being billed as boyfriend and girlfriend, with no engagement announced despite the ring-size chatter.
Last updated October 2026.
