Gay chefs

Now that the show has just recently begun its 19th season, taking place in Houston, we're taking a look back at 32 of the LGBTQ+ chefs that have appeared on the show. Scroll through to meet. For all your restaurant recommendation needs, look no further than the Resy Hit List, our monthly list of 10 spots that should be on your radar right now. Book Now. Reserve a table.

From the person who made history as the Food Network’s first openly queer show host, to out and proud chefs using their time on the juggernaut reality competition series Top Chef as a springboard to international fame, here are seven iconic queer food personalities who have been born out of culinary television. The culinary world has long been a bastion of creativity, passion, and diversity. Within this vibrant industry, there is a remarkable community of talented chefs who identify as queer. These visionary individuals not only bring their exceptional culinary skills to the table but also contribute to breaking down barriers and challenging traditional norms.

We spoke with five members of the LGBTQIA+ community in New York to discover how their personal challenges yielded professional triumphs: Chef Mary Attea of One MICHELIN Star The Musket Room and Raf’s; Chef Telly Justice and sommelier Camille Lindsley of HAGS; Chef Jeremy Salamon of MICHELIN Bib Gourmand Agi’s Counter; and sommelier Brendan. In recent years, representation in the culinary landscape has finally started to highlight the diversity of the industry — and although we still have a long way to go, these individuals are working hard to make sure there's a spot at the table for everyone. Location: New York. There might be a Moroccan chef hiding inside you; or a French, Mexican, or Italian one.

From Top Chef Queen Melissa King to up-and-coming chefs like Ashleigh Shanti, this list of queer chefs you need to know about will introduce you to great cuisiniers, delicious food, and maybe even your new culinary crush. We aim to break boundaries, think outside of binaries and build bridges within our communities and beyond. Stay connected, and tell a friend. As much as queer representation has become prominent in a multitude of television productions, one area that still feels lacking are those within the food realm.