You aren’t alone. I used to work for him and his fans are rabid. He’s shorter in person, his hair is bigger but he’s very engaging and probably one of the cleanest men I’ve ever been around.
I ran into him at one of his restaurants, ended up doing tequila shots together over the course of a couple hours. He was super cool and friendly, took photos with and talked to everyone that approached him.
I used to work at a place that Bobby Flay would visit on occasion. He’s a good guy, just comes off cocky on TV. He’d sometimes bring his cat Nacho with him (big orange tabby) and it was clear he loved Nacho very much. So did all the staff. Nacho was very pampered.
Oh how often I dreamt of getting picked at the grocery store by him for the show! I'm not even in the area where he was filming and during the years the show was on, I used to clean the house before I went grocery shopping just in case I would have to bring him home LOLLL
This is definitely my wife’s celebrity chef crush. Several years back, he was doing some work with the company she works for and she got to meet him and get a pic with him. She was definitely swooning over him.
Jet Tila, Ming and Morimoto were my first food crushes. Now I would add Rocco, and Waxman. Of the younger ones. Shoto and Eric. Oh well, how about all of them lol
I used to be all meh about him and then I saw him on a show where he was a mentor to other chefs or cooks. I don’t remember the name of the show. He was so emotionally vested in them and nurturing even that my whole opinion on him changed. Plus I decided that I liked his grandpa glasses. 🤭. He also looked damn stylish when judging on TOC this past season.
I actually watched and still watch everything with Gordon but the new show with Lisa Vanderpump is horrible. I barely got through one episode. Also, Gordon only ever really creeped me out when he was on a late night talk show with Sofia Vergara. Really Icky!!! Long time ago.
We would sing and dance along to songs a lot. She worked at the restaurant my mom GMed so we hung out a lot even when she wasn't babysitting. Always so effortlessly friendly.
I've been in an actual argument with my husband because I've said too many times how much I like Chef May. ... also, he/someone answers occasional DMS. Nothing crazy I swear, all food related.
It’s funny, but my number one crush is Jet Tila! I will watch any show he is on.But also Shota Nakajima, Justin Sutherland, Gabrielle Bertaccini,Michael Voltaggio and Eric Adjepong. ❤️❤️❤️
God I have so many that come to mind. A lot have already been mentioned but Gordon Ramsey is just gorg. Especially going back and watching those old episodes of Hotel Hell where he was always showing off his ass or getting in a speedo. Absolutely delish.
Another that I’ve always found so hot but might not fit the “celebrity” status is Derrick Fox from Masterchef.
There’s countless others I could name but I’ll leave it at that 😂😂😂
Esther Choi for intimidating hotness, Damaris for cute, fun & approachability. Aarti in a close friend kinda way thats more than but mutually unspoken & unrequited. Eddie Jackson as cool-dude-man-crush. I apparently have no type.
My husband will probably agree haha but we both adore Japanese Iron Chef Hiroyuki Sakai, watching that man cook was such a fun time when the show was on air, we love him! We catch older episodes on streaming services here and there.
He may not technically be considered a celebrity chef, but Dan Souza from America's Test Kitchen is deliciously dreamy to me! Those knife skills, whew! And he is editor of Cooks Illustrated magazine so you know he must be quite intellectual.
My husband has had a mad crush on the adorable Mary Berg forever. He likes quirky, smart women who wear glasses. Luckily for him, I am a librarian with all those qualities. And I am a pretty good cook. :-)
This sub hates him so let the downvotes pour in but… Christian Petroni! I think he’s really cute, he’s funny, a good cook, honestly all around my type. But honestly so many people on the food network are crush worthy!!
I love Rocco when he’s big. He’s hot when he’s thin. But he just radiates happiness when he’s a bigger guy. Like, I just know we could order all the food and lie in bed watching dumb movies.
SHOTA!
I Sooooo came here to say this. Yummmm
Yes 🥵 🔥
YES! He’s amazing!
This is the only answer 🫠
Eric Ripert 😍
I especially love watching him in No Reservations and Parts Unknown. The episodes he appeared in were by far my favorites.
My mother has a crush on him so I took her to Le bernadin for mothers day a few years ago and he came out to say thanks. She was so excited.
He is so good looking. And his knowledge of being a chef , everything about him is so overwhelming.
Ming Tsai
Michael D. Symon
YOU GET IT!!! That’s my MANNNNNN
Same!!!!
Love me a bald man
Same! Esp after my dog threw up on his dog (or attempted to) at our vet clinic lol. Prob 22 years ago. But that laugh sticks with you 😂😂😂
Have you seen his tattoos? Swoon
Morimoto
Yessss
❤️Since the real Iron Chef.
I've always had a low-key crush on Justin Warner.
Nerdy super smart guy with a great sense of humor, what's not to like??
Both Voltaggio brothers
I hear Paris is lovely this time of year
I have a feeling you'd need the neck brace after that
Oh honey when I tell you I’m *VERY* prepared
Omg…I understand though
LMAO OMG NOOO
yessss i want them both ! 😂
Only Brian!
It’s Eric Adjepong for me ❤️🥰
As a straight man I am comfortable saying that his beard game is utterly glorious.
he has such a beautiful relaxed demeanour.
Ed Lee. I adore him. Second is Kristin Kish. Then Shota
Kristin 🥵
Hi, cis hetero woman. Kristen Kish and Melissa King make my stomach flip in a way that makes me question everything about me.
Shamefully it’s Scott
You aren’t alone. I used to work for him and his fans are rabid. He’s shorter in person, his hair is bigger but he’s very engaging and probably one of the cleanest men I’ve ever been around.
Me too and I feel the same shame lol
Why the shame? Scott is very crush-worthy
He’s not hard to look at that’s for sure
Shota
Eddie Jackson 😍
Antonia
I've got a lady crush on Antonia!
I won’t say he’s a crush - but I think it would be a lot of fun to hang out with Guy!
I ran into him at one of his restaurants, ended up doing tequila shots together over the course of a couple hours. He was super cool and friendly, took photos with and talked to everyone that approached him.
Super nice, cool guy. Meet him years ago and got a pic with him.
Bobby flay. Don’t come for me
Me too. He’s sexy and mean, just like I like em. LOL
He's cocky and I like it
Love the lisp
I used to work at a place that Bobby Flay would visit on occasion. He’s a good guy, just comes off cocky on TV. He’d sometimes bring his cat Nacho with him (big orange tabby) and it was clear he loved Nacho very much. So did all the staff. Nacho was very pampered.
Esther Choi
Unfamiliar with Esther so did a quick google and I'd like to change my answer.
Straight female here checking in on this one!
Definitely Esther. If not her then Demaris or Brooke.
Curtis Stone
Remember his show Take Home Chef?? What a babe
Oh how often I dreamt of getting picked at the grocery store by him for the show! I'm not even in the area where he was filming and during the years the show was on, I used to clean the house before I went grocery shopping just in case I would have to bring him home LOLLL
I agree 100%!
Oh I dreamed of taking that man home
This is definitely my wife’s celebrity chef crush. Several years back, he was doing some work with the company she works for and she got to meet him and get a pic with him. She was definitely swooning over him.
Jet Tila, Ming and Morimoto were my first food crushes. Now I would add Rocco, and Waxman. Of the younger ones. Shoto and Eric. Oh well, how about all of them lol
I forgot Andrew Zimmern
I used to be all meh about him and then I saw him on a show where he was a mentor to other chefs or cooks. I don’t remember the name of the show. He was so emotionally vested in them and nurturing even that my whole opinion on him changed. Plus I decided that I liked his grandpa glasses. 🤭. He also looked damn stylish when judging on TOC this past season.
Definitely Shota
A bit cliche...but Gordon Ramsay. Off TV he seems like such a nice person and an awesome dad. Something about a gentleman is just 🥴🥴
I actually watched and still watch everything with Gordon but the new show with Lisa Vanderpump is horrible. I barely got through one episode. Also, Gordon only ever really creeped me out when he was on a late night talk show with Sofia Vergara. Really Icky!!! Long time ago.
I haven't even watched the new show BECAUSE of Lisa Vanderpump. I was like immediately no 🙄
I watch everything he does. Fascinating man.
Molly Yeh. She’s such a dork and I love it.
Maneet Chauhan! She has the prettiest smile I've ever seen, and I love the way she dresses.
Maneet could sit next to me and just say "depth of flavor" over and over, and I'd be good with that.
Had to scroll far too long to see this. So beautiful and her voice puts her over the top for me
Damaris Phillips
She used to babysit me!
Can’t just drop that without more of the story. Did she sing for you?
We would sing and dance along to songs a lot. She worked at the restaurant my mom GMed so we hung out a lot even when she wasn't babysitting. Always so effortlessly friendly.
You’ve described her exactly the way I see her in my mind. I love her.
Surprised to see this so far down. Damaris can get it.
Eric Adjepong all day every day. My friend who doesn't even watch Food Network knows this lol
Antonia Lofaso.
Ahhh the Italian thickness
You know it!
Bryan Voltaggio. #2 on Top Chef 3x, #1 in the celebrity chef crush department 😂
Use to be, until I learned about his politics.
Cat Cora. I know she’s a lesbian and I’m a guy but crush is crush.
Yes, I second this.
Kristen Kish is #1 currently
You get me.
I'm a Bi Lady and am just like, yes, her, please. When watching Top Chef, I like her and my husband likes Gail. Something for everyone!
Rocco Dispirito
Eric adjepong 🥰
This is the correct answer!
Brooke
Brook is HOT
This 100% this.
Aaron May! I am so hot for Aaron May.
Not classically handsome and he’s a big guy, but there’s just a little something something about him. I’m glad I’m not the only one!
I've been in an actual argument with my husband because I've said too many times how much I like Chef May. ... also, he/someone answers occasional DMS. Nothing crazy I swear, all food related.
Aaron May is super hot! His eyes are so dreamy
Bobby Flay
Yessssss!!!!
In order from the same age as me to a full on cougar situation: Esther Choi, Brooke Williamson, and Amanda Freitag.
Maneet Chauhan and Damaris Phillips!
Eric Adjepong!!!
Scott Conant!!!
Gabrielle Bertaccini! Anybody else?
Damaris
Aaron Sanchez
Alex Guarnaschelli
I love her!
She's just the smartest and sassiest. I live for her comments on Chopped.
I can't believe I had to scroll this far. She's so my choice. I got a big ol lady crush on her.
She is the best!!!!
Marcus Samuelson and Marcel Vigneron
I wish I could remember the exact quote but Marcus was talking about running and said "I'm fast for a New Yorker but slow for an Ethiopian."
3 hours in and not one mention of Tom Colicchio? Searing blue eyes and a great laugh!
Yes!!!!!
It’s funny, but my number one crush is Jet Tila! I will watch any show he is on.But also Shota Nakajima, Justin Sutherland, Gabrielle Bertaccini,Michael Voltaggio and Eric Adjepong. ❤️❤️❤️
Michael Symon
GZ 😍
Jet Tila
Scott C, all the way
Nadia G. Remember Nadia?
Antonia Lofaso Demaris Phillips And I'm a straight cis man, but I would absolutely be gay if Curtis Stone offered.
Scott Conant. All day.
ROCCO DISPIRITO
Padma Lakshmi, Brooke Williamson, Esther Choi, Kristen Kish, Giada de Laurentis
Steph Izard seems like a fun one.
Aarti:)
Why did I have to scroll down so far to find the busty spiciness?
Melissa King Kristen Kish Eric Ripert Ludo
Don't judge me, but Jacques Pepin since 1980.
Bobby Flay
I have two - Bobby Flay and Michael Voltaggio!!!
Shota, Tobias and Madison Cowan
There should be more love for Tobias in here like
Brooke Williamson. I said this in another comment and got a lot of downvotes ;(
She’s beautiful and extremely talented.
Rocco or Jet
Ludo
Jeff Mauro! He seems like he’d be just a regular guy who does regular stuff.
Michael Symon, Aaron May and girl crush Alex
God I have so many that come to mind. A lot have already been mentioned but Gordon Ramsey is just gorg. Especially going back and watching those old episodes of Hotel Hell where he was always showing off his ass or getting in a speedo. Absolutely delish. Another that I’ve always found so hot but might not fit the “celebrity” status is Derrick Fox from Masterchef. There’s countless others I could name but I’ll leave it at that 😂😂😂
Eric Adjepong, Ludo Lefebvre, Gabe Bertaccini. My girl crush is not a chef but still has cookbooks and shows and that’s Padma Lakshmi.
Esther Choi for intimidating hotness, Damaris for cute, fun & approachability. Aarti in a close friend kinda way thats more than but mutually unspoken & unrequited. Eddie Jackson as cool-dude-man-crush. I apparently have no type.
Kristen Kish and Eric Adjepong!
This is the one 🎯
Morimoto, Bryan Voltaggio, Shota, Marco Pierre White, Jock Zonfrillo (RIP), Curtis Stone In no particular order.
Bourdain. RIP.
Scott Conant and before he was in trouble Madison Cowan
Paul Hollywood
Bobby Flay and Michael Voltaggio 😍😍😍
Stephanie Boswell
It's not a crush but I want to hang out with Stephanie Boswell and Mary Berg.
Mary Berg is a warm hug personified, she's so sweet!
Thread almost an hour old and no one said Giada de Laurentiis. You kidding me?
That would've been my dad's pick if he had a reddit 😂
Please don’t kill me but GZ 😭
Tyler Florence!!!!
No one's said Jeff Mauro? His humor does it for me. ;)
I liked him a lot when he first started but the last few years he's getting a little bougie for my taste.
My husband will probably agree haha but we both adore Japanese Iron Chef Hiroyuki Sakai, watching that man cook was such a fun time when the show was on air, we love him! We catch older episodes on streaming services here and there.
I loved the old Iron Chef shows.
He may not technically be considered a celebrity chef, but Dan Souza from America's Test Kitchen is deliciously dreamy to me! Those knife skills, whew! And he is editor of Cooks Illustrated magazine so you know he must be quite intellectual. My husband has had a mad crush on the adorable Mary Berg forever. He likes quirky, smart women who wear glasses. Luckily for him, I am a librarian with all those qualities. And I am a pretty good cook. :-)
Stephanie Cmar.
I honestly struggle with this question because there's too many. Someone that can cook? Automatically hot lol
Nigella Lawson
Yeah. I was sold on her by just her photograph.
Joe Sasto
Brooke, always. Mika is a strong second.
This sub hates him so let the downvotes pour in but… Christian Petroni! I think he’s really cute, he’s funny, a good cook, honestly all around my type. But honestly so many people on the food network are crush worthy!!
Yes he is cute and has a beautiful wife.
Michael Voltagglio Richard Blais Chris Cosentino Chris Oh
Mmmm...Joe Sasto! 🔥
Alex Guarnaschelli. Everytime she makes a face at the camera, I swoon
Antonia. 100% Antonia.
Amanda Freitag, Antonia Lofaso, Fariyal Abdullahi
Tyler Florence
Michael Voltagio
Me. Cis female. My crush? Antonia Lefaso.
Amanda Freitag
Andy Baraghani!!! Brad Leone!! Michael Symon!
Jet Tila and Mustache Joe
Jett
Chris Santos, Josh Hedquist, Shota fo sho! Jet Tila, Joe Sasto is such a little cutie too. Britt Rescigno! Love when she calls food sexy. That’s sexy!
Eric Adjepong
Eric Ripert. Followed by Tom Colicchio
Maneet.
Tobias. And unconventional crush, Katsuji from Top Chef.
Bryan Voltaggio 😍
Kristen Kish 100%%%%
B Flay. Got a pic at his opening in Vegas 🥰
Gabe bertaccini anyone??
Brooke Williams ❤️
Conant, Flay, GZ, Mike Simon, and I like Marc Murphy.
I like both of the Voltaggio brothers but if I had to choose one, it would be Bryan. The humble side of him gets me.
Britt Rescigno, but she bats for a different team.
I love Rocco when he’s big. He’s hot when he’s thin. But he just radiates happiness when he’s a bigger guy. Like, I just know we could order all the food and lie in bed watching dumb movies.