In a delightful revelation, it has come to light that acclaimed American chef and restaurateur Bobby Flay is in a romantic relationship with reality television star Brooke Williamson. According to People Magazine, a source close to the duo confirmed their relationship, noting that they have been friends prior to embarking on this romantic journey.
The insider further indicated that both Flay and Williamson, who have shared personal experiences stemming from their recent divorces, found genuine connections in each other during the past few weeks. Flay, at 60, and Williamson, aged 46, first crossed paths on the set of Flay’s reality series, Bobby’s Triple Threat, back in 2022. Yet, their relationship blossomed only after Williamson’s divorce from her ex-husband, Nick Roberts, which was finalized early in 2024.
Brooke Williamson: Culinary Prodigy and Philanthropist
Brooke Williamson is not just known for her relationship with Bobby Flay; she is an accomplished chef and restaurateur in her own right. Her impressive resume includes stints on notable cooking competitions such as Top Chef, where she emerged victorious in its 14th season. Williamson has also showcased her culinary skills on Bobby’s Triple Threat and currently contributes to the Food Network.
A prolific cookbook author, Williamson has written Sun-kissed Cooking: Vegetables Front and Center and is a co-founder of multiple successful restaurants in Los Angeles, including Amuse Café and Playa Provisions, which she previously operated alongside Roberts.
Beyond her culinary achievements, she is actively involved in philanthropy, supporting causes like No Kid Hungry and World Central Kitchen. In addition to winning the inaugural Tournament of Champions cooking competition in 2020, she was featured in various programs, including Knife Fight and Guy’s Grocery Games.
Williamson has also taken on judging roles in shows like BBQ Brawl and Chopped, and previously acted as host-mentor on MTV’s House of Food. Her diverse culinary journey began at the young age of 17, after attending the culinary programs at the Epicurean Institute of Los Angeles and the Culinary Institute of America. A proud parent, she shares a son with Roberts, named Hudson, who is now 17.
Bobby Flay: A Glimpse into His Past Relationships
Bobby Flay’s romantic history includes three marriages. His first union was with chef Debra Ponzek, which lasted from 1993 to 1995, followed by a marriage to Kate Connelly from 1995 until their split in 1998. Flay shares a daughter, Sophie Flay, born in 1996, from this marriage. In February 2005, he wed actress Stephanie March, but their ten-year marriage ended with a highly publicized divorce in 2015 amidst allegations of infidelity.
Before his relationship with Williamson, Flay was publicly linked to actress Helene Yorke from early 2016 to 2019 and later to writer Christina Perez until mid-2024. Reflecting on his vision for future relationships, Flay, in a podcast interview with Kristin Cavallari, expressed a desire for companionship without necessarily seeking marriage.
“If you asked me today, I’d say probably, yes. I don’t know. For me, it hasn’t been the best situation,”he remarked, indicating a preference for genuine connection over legal documentation.
Flay also acknowledged the transformative nature of formal commitments, stating, “Once you sign a document that says, ‘You are now together,’ there’s something that changes.”His recent foray into love with Williamson reflects a new chapter in his life as he continues to star in the Food Network series Bobby’s Triple Threat, which is set to return for its fourth season later this year.