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Rupp Arena Blog: IFS: Who Should Be Next Year’s Chef?

  • Melissa Morey · 1 month ago
    Giada DeLaurentis would be awesome on stage at Rupp next year!!
  • Kristie Mackowiak · 1 month ago
    Alton Brown
  • Paul · 1 month ago
    Guy Fieri would be a great choice in my opinion
  • kate horning · 1 month ago
    paula deen!!
  • Lyn Shimp · 1 month ago
    Paula Deen would be fantastic!!
  • tracithornsbury · 1 month ago
    Gut Fieri!
  • Janice Jennings · 1 month ago
    Cat Cora
  • John Dotson · 1 month ago
    Emeril doing something with a cajun flair
  • coolwhip12 · 1 month ago
    BOBBY FLAY!!!! WHO ELSE????
  • facebook-535867308 · 1 month ago
    Guy Fieri or Alton Brown
  • psmallory · 1 month ago
    Guy Fieri should be next year's guest chef
  • sherrymyers · 1 month ago
    Ina Garten, the Barefoot Catessa or SANDA Lee!!
  • Heather · 1 month ago
    Ina Garten, please!
  • christinaburton · 1 month ago
    paula deen
  • ktkimble · 1 month ago
    Guy Fieri
  • katietackett · 1 month ago
    The Neelys would be great but Paula Deen will bring in the people!! I will be there next year
  • Jamie H. · 1 month ago
    Guy Fieri or Rachel Ray
  • Paula · 1 month ago
    I would definitely come back to see Guy Fieri. What fun that would be!
  • alexkrawchuk · 1 month ago
    Mario Batalli shoud be there next year
  • Will Atkinson · 1 month ago
    Giada De Laurentiis!!!
  • John Gran · 1 month ago
    There are many really good choices out there. I would like to see:

    - Guy Fieri - or -
    - Alton Brown with an Iron Chef (Michael or Mario)
  • Ben · 1 month ago
    Tony Bourdain!
  • bill1244 · 1 month ago
    Emeril or Rachel Ray
  • D · 1 month ago
    Chef Gordan Ramsey
  • Jharon · 1 month ago
    Paula Deen or Rachael Ray
  • Jharon · 1 month ago
    Paula Deen or Rachael Ray
  • Ann · 1 month ago
    The Neeleys
  • melloxyellow · 1 month ago
    Paula Deen!
  • johnstacy · 1 month ago
    Paula Deen. She's like butter......
  • dizybr · 1 month ago
    Guy Fieri....He would be great. Love his shows
  • Wendy Back Rogers · 1 month ago
    Guy Fieri would be an interesting choice. My ten year old son LOVED the Incredible Food Show this year, and since he is my "chef in the making" he thought meeting Bobby Flay was, in his own words, "Awesome!". He also loves Guy Fieri and I think he would draw as big a crowd as Bobby Flay. Excellent show this year - great food, very entertaining. My whole family enjoyed it!
  • Edward Rogers · 1 month ago
    Guy Fieri
  • japerry01 · 1 month ago
    We had a great time seeing Bobby Flay. As an amateur bbq enthusiast it was great to see his take in ribs indoors. We'd love to see him again or maybe Guy Fieri. Thanks for bringing this show to us. I am Kentucky Proud
  • mishka70 · 1 month ago
    ALTON BROWN! he'd be great!!
  • betsyh2os · 1 month ago
    All the Food Network chefs for sure!!! Why do we have to pick just one!?!?!?!
    Paula, Giada, Guy, Alton, Bobby, Emeril, JAMIE OLIVER!!!
  • Amy Snodgrass Peach · 1 month ago
    Alton Brown all the way!
  • Kathleen Baumann · 1 month ago
    Paula Dean would be great. If not her, how about Giada Lorenz
  • Linda Norris · 1 month ago
    Rachael Ray
  • rebeccamahon · 1 month ago
    Ina Garten, the barefoot contessa
  • rebeccamahon · 1 month ago
    Ina Garten, the barefoot contessa
  • betsyh2os · 1 month ago
    Giada DeLaurentis
    Jaime Oliver
    Alton Brown
  • Carol Hannahs · 1 month ago
    I think you should have Bobby come back but also have Paula Deen. You could have book signings for Bobby on Saturday with shows on Sunday. Then, for Paula, have shows on Saturday and book signings on Sunday. This would keep the attendance up for BOTH days. I truly enjoyed the show.
  • Sheri · 1 month ago
    Guy Fieri or Alton Brown
  • no1tek · 1 month ago
    Emeril!!! Not even close!
  • pollperdue · 1 month ago
    Guy Fieri of Diners, dives and drive ins should be the next guest shef.
    This year's event was great, really enjoyed the whole thing.
  • val23 · 1 month ago
    I am enthralled by Alton Brown's methodology. I would like to see him at IFS 2010.
  • susan · 1 month ago
    Anthony Bourdain
  • russelindsey · 1 month ago
    Tyler Florence or Dean Boys
  • Jen Delaney · 1 month ago
    Alton Brown definitely

    jenadelaney@gmail.com
  • brenda138 · 1 month ago
    Bobby Flay, who else
  • taranoe · 1 month ago
    Paula Deen
  • jillschrank · 1 month ago
    Next year it would be nice to see Tyler
    Florence.
  • sibylbarnard · 1 month ago
    Rachel Ray
  • Laura McCaw · 1 month ago
    Guy Fieri
  • Jackie Blankenship · 1 month ago
    Paula Deen!
  • midnightblue220 · 1 month ago
    I think the next chef should be GUY FIERI!!! he's alot of fun.
  • Shannon · 1 month ago
    Paula Deen
  • elisamitchell · 1 month ago
    Paula Deen
  • Sally S. · 1 month ago
    Guy Fieri so we can take him to some of our local, "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives"!!
  • sdbratton · 1 month ago
    I love Guy Fieri and I bet he would walk through the show and meet the vendors too! Lexington has great hidden locals eateries he could feature on his show! He acts personable on his show...very down-to-earth!
  • Porcia2000 · 1 month ago
    Paula Deen
  • Sherrye Wainscott · 1 month ago
    Guy Fieri would be my pick.
  • Name · 1 month ago
    Ina Garten
  • karinwoolums · 1 month ago
    I'd love to see Rachael Ray!
  • jamiemcdermott · 1 month ago
    Ina Garten would be my first choice
    Tyler Florence would be my second
  • johnhunter · 1 month ago
    Giada De Laurentiis
  • sarahinds · 1 month ago
    Alton Brown, Guy Fieri or Rachael Ray!
  • johnhunter · 1 month ago
    On second thought lets go with Alton Brown
  • LaVaciette Davis · 1 month ago
    Chef Gordon Ramsey or Alton Brown would be great!
  • amsmith72 · 1 month ago
    Alton Brown
  • joejhall · 1 month ago
    Alton Brown
  • Amy Harrod · 1 month ago
    Emeril...he is my 6 yr old daughter's favorite!! Rachel Ray is another excellent choice.
  • Dakota · 1 month ago
    I would love to see Rachel Ray! I feel like she would bring a lot to the show. And I would love to see Bobby Flay again. He was amazing!!!
  • emmadalton · 1 month ago
    Paula Dean
  • peggyadkins · 1 month ago
    BOBBY FLAY EVERY YEAR!
  • pamknight · 1 month ago
    Giada De Laurentiis definitely!
  • Heather bocook · 1 month ago
    Chef Ramsey!!
  • kathrynrjohnson · 1 month ago
    I would love to see Guy Fieri come to Rupp for the Incredible Food Show.
  • Carol W · 1 month ago
    Ina Garten
  • Name · 1 month ago
    Anthony Bourdain - he is a chef and entertainer. He has tried some amazing food from around the world.
  • Jeremy · 1 month ago
    Alton Brown
  • Brittany Durtschi · 1 month ago
    No contest. It would have to be PAULA DEEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Or the DEEN BROS would be great too!
  • kylynette · 1 month ago
    Giada de Laurentis, Tyler Florence, Jamie Oliver, Ina Garten, or all of the above!
  • juliegoodpaster · 1 month ago
    Love, love, love Giada DeLaurentis!! Would pay to come see her at Rupp for sure!!
  • teresadamron · 1 month ago
    Paula Deen
  • Julia Garner · 1 month ago
    Rachel Ray
  • leahchristopher · 1 month ago
    I would love to see Paula Dean. I think here southern cooking would draw a huge crowd in Lexington.
  • jdvezie · 1 month ago
    Alton Brown is always intersting. He is funny, intelligent and a great cook. I'd pay double to see him!
  • Name · 1 month ago
    Guy Fieri!
  • colton3 · 1 month ago
    Rachel Ray or Guy Fieri
  • terrytrimble · 1 month ago
    I would LOVE to see Guy Fieri be the next foodnetwork star at the Incredible Food Show of 2010. Please let me know if I win.
  • dongollahon · 1 month ago
    Guy Fieri, Alton Brown, or Paula Deen.
  • Amanda Harper · 1 month ago
    I have an enormous crush on Alton Brown! I'd also love to see one or a group of food bloggers... that could be fun. Ree Drummond, anyone?
  • Anne Weston · 1 month ago
    I would love to see Rachel Ray live and in person.
  • lisa44mom · 1 month ago
    I would love to see Paula Deen or Guy Fieri!
    Thanks, it was awesome this year!
  • dianemurphy · 1 month ago
    I'd love to see Paula Deen!
  • Liz T. · 1 month ago
    Rachel Ray
  • Rebecca · 1 month ago
    Giada De Laurentiis is my fav!
  • Joseph Clark · 1 month ago
    I think that Rachael Ray would be the ideal guest chef.
    We are all hurried in the day and the ability for a meal in a short time
  • lorettafugate · 1 month ago
    Giada DeLaurentis for sure
  • njohnson · 1 month ago
    Guy Fieri
  • Michele · 1 month ago
    I would like to see Mario Batali at next year's show.
  • joeprekopa · 1 month ago
    I took my daughter to this year's event and both of really enjoyed the demonstration by Bobby Flay. Our vote for next year's show would be Giada DeLaurentis. Thanks very much.
  • Adam Prather · 1 month ago
    If possible, the Swedish Chef from the Muppets would be quite the learning experience, but I would settle for Tyler Florence or Alton Brown.
  • cathymurphy · 1 month ago
    I'd love to see Paula Deen or Rachel Ray
  • cunfetti · 1 month ago
    Emeril, enough said.
  • lindseyduvall · 1 month ago
    I want to see the Neelys!!!
  • Amy Neighbors · 1 month ago
    I would definitely come back again to see Guy Fieri!!
  • MikeandKristinTaylor · 1 month ago
    Ina Garten or Giada DeLaurentis
  • Vana Francis · 1 month ago
    I would love to see Paula Deen or Rachel Ray on stage next year!
  • Tim · 1 month ago
    Alton Brown would be a good fit!
  • sherryburchell · 1 month ago
    Paula Dean is one of my favorites
  • Michele Stakelin Isaacs · 1 month ago
    Rachel Ray or Paula Deen
  • Whitney40 · 1 month ago
    Paula Deen most definitely...She is a southern lady so I think the attendance would be triple of what it was for Bobby Flay.
  • amySr · 1 month ago
    My pick would be Guy Fieri.
  • georgannabryant · 1 month ago
    Guy Fieri
  • Jacqueline F. Miller · 1 month ago
    Guy Fieri. 2nd-Neeley's. Bobby Flay is always welcomed back!
  • leighkincer · 1 month ago
    Guy Fieri
  • debbielunsford · 1 month ago
    Mario Bertelli would be great. I would love to see Bobby Flay again so that would be great also.
  • linda · 1 month ago
    Michael Chiarello would be the bomb
  • sandraharrisson · 1 month ago
    Christopher Kimball, founder of America's Test Kitchen and Cook's Illustrated and Cook's Country magazines. ATK is. by far, the most popular PBS cooking show.
  • coachbbell · 1 month ago
    I think it should be Rick Bayless. He would touch all ethnic groups with his style of cooking. He also seems to be very approachable and at the peek of his career.
  • Deb O'Neill · 1 month ago
    Tyler Florence would make a nice guest.
  • Kim · 1 month ago
    Paula Deen and her two sons
  • Charmaine Francis · 1 month ago
    I would like to see Ina Garten at the next show.
  • vvdevinvv · 1 month ago
    I'd say Mario Batali, he like Bobby, is very charismatic.
  • andreaedwards · 1 month ago
    I would love to see Guy Fieri come to Lexington. He's personable, hysterical and he LOVES food!
  • Jeanette · 1 month ago
    I would love to see Ina Garten - Barefoot Contessa. I have all her cood books as well as Paula Dean, and I love Bobby Flay. I would love to see him. I love when he cooks Texas foods. I am orginally from Austin. I do not have this cook book, only his grilling one. Thanks
  • Emily Agee · 1 month ago
    The Neeley's
  • juliesaifullah · 1 month ago
    Wylie Dufresne, Tom Colicchio, Guy Fieri, Rick Bayless, or Art Smith!
  • amandamather · 1 month ago
    Alton Brown, He's the best!!!!
  • Narita · 1 month ago
    Hands Down, Paula Deen! I love all the Chefs but Paula would be a real crowd pleaser. She's butter all the way!
  • jaciwilliams · 1 month ago
    Ellie Krieger, people want to cook tasty (good) healthy food she shows you how and makes it interesting. I just saw her in Denver and she was very engaging!
  • kimswhims · 1 month ago
    tyler florence
  • keipnasty · 1 month ago
    emeril would be nice
  • vandun57 · 1 month ago
    Guy Fereri. I think he would relate to Kentucky well.
  • mewilh0 · 1 month ago
    Guy Fieri
  • Mike T. · 1 month ago
    Alton Brown or Charlie Palmer.
  • 3333 · 1 month ago
    There are several Chefs I would really like to see in person!

    My Top Three:
    1. Gordon Ramsey
    2. Alton Brown
    3. Tom Colicchio
  • Rejetta · 1 month ago
    Can't go wrong with Paula Deen y'all.
  • bryancombs · 1 month ago
    Gordon Ramsey
  • magallz1 · 1 month ago
    It would be great to see a bobble-head like Giada De Laurentiis on stage. But the cool 'cats' all want Cat Cora
  • Aik · 1 month ago
    Guy Fieri!
  • MamaB1949 · 1 month ago
    guy fieri, paula deen or rachel ray
  • chadthebad · 1 month ago
    1st choice: Alton Brown
    2nd choice: Jamie Oliver
  • flavorbank · 1 month ago
    One of the best demo chefs of all time is Tom Colicchio. That man can cook, put on a show and teach everyone the art & craft of the perfect sandwich.
  • Marilyn Hornback · 1 month ago
    Nate Appleman
  • Allison Wilson · 1 month ago
    Guy Fieri definitely! My husband and I love all of his shows!
  • mackenzietaylor · 1 month ago
    Guy Fieri wold be sooooo amazing!!
  • Georgianna Agee · 1 month ago
    Paula Deen or Guy Fieri--everyone loves them almost as much as Bobby Flay.
  • Georgianna Agee · 1 month ago
    Guy Fieri or Paula Deen
  • angieingram · 1 month ago
    I would love to see Bobby FLay again!
  • janice Standafer · 1 month ago
    Paula Deen, a true southern cook.
  • charlenewillis · 1 month ago
    paula deen!!
    She would be a HOOT!!
  • Kim Garrett · 1 month ago
    Alton Brown or Paula Deen
  • tiffany · 1 month ago
    i like racheal ray
  • Ashley · 1 month ago
    Rachel Ray, Definitely!
  • Julie George · 1 month ago
    I think it should be Paula Deen she is the best
  • stephaniedobson · 1 month ago
    Paula Deen!! I just love her, ya'll!! :)
  • Beth McDaniels · 1 month ago
    I think Ina Garten would be great, or Giada de Laurentiis.
  • Shannon Ashlee Sherwood · 1 month ago
    I want to see PAULA DEEN!!!! She is my all time favorite chef and she would be the best! Plus we live in the south, she's from the south-- it's a PERFECT match! :)
  • u2nmh81 · 1 month ago
    Giada de Laurentis
  • sbdzmom · 1 month ago
    How about Paula Deen?? I would love to see her in person!!