IFS: Who Should Be Next Year’s Chef?

October19

Who Should Be The Next Guest Chef?

The first annual Kentucky Proud Incredible Food Show took place a couple weeks ago, and we have already scheduled next year’s show for October 23rd & 24th, 2010! This year we had approximately 5,000 people come through the doors and sample anything from beer cheese to ice cream. We hope everyone enjoyed the show, and wanted to give you another chance to get a signed copy of Bobby Flay’s Mesa Grill Cookbook.

The planning process has already begun for next year’s show and we are trying Mesa Grill Cookbookto decide who the next Celebrity Chef should be, and want to get your input. In order to be in the drawing to win the signed cookbook, all you have to do is comment on this post with the chef you would like to see at next year’s show. Be sure to use the email address we should contact you at, should you win. On October 28th at noon, we will randomly select a winner out of all those who commented, and mail them a signed copy of Bobby Flay’s Mesa Grill Cookbook. Thanks again for a great show this year, good luck in the giveaway, and we hope to see you at The Incredible Food Show again next October!

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  • sbdzmom
    How about Paula Deen?? I would love to see her in person!!
  • u2nmh81
    Giada de Laurentis
  • 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! :)
  • Beth McDaniels
    I think Ina Garten would be great, or Giada de Laurentiis.
  • stephaniedobson
    Paula Deen!! I just love her, ya'll!! :)
  • I think it should be Paula Deen she is the best
  • Ashley
    Rachel Ray, Definitely!
  • tiffany
    i like racheal ray
  • Kim Garrett
    Alton Brown or Paula Deen
  • charlenewillis
    paula deen!!
    She would be a HOOT!!
  • janice Standafer
    Paula Deen, a true southern cook.
  • angieingram
    I would love to see Bobby FLay again!
  • Georgianna Agee
    Guy Fieri or Paula Deen
  • Georgianna Agee
    Paula Deen or Guy Fieri--everyone loves them almost as much as Bobby Flay.
  • mackenzietaylor
    Guy Fieri wold be sooooo amazing!!
  • Allison Wilson
    Guy Fieri definitely! My husband and I love all of his shows!
  • Marilyn Hornback
    Nate Appleman
  • flavorbank
    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.
  • chadthebad
    1st choice: Alton Brown
    2nd choice: Jamie Oliver
  • MamaB1949
    guy fieri, paula deen or rachel ray
  • Aik
    Guy Fieri!
  • magallz1
    It would be great to see a bobble-head like Giada De Laurentiis on stage. But the cool 'cats' all want Cat Cora
  • bryancombs
    Gordon Ramsey
  • Rejetta
    Can't go wrong with Paula Deen y'all.
  • There are several Chefs I would really like to see in person!

    My Top Three:
    1. Gordon Ramsey
    2. Alton Brown
    3. Tom Colicchio
  • Mike T.
    Alton Brown or Charlie Palmer.
  • mewilh0
    Guy Fieri
  • vandun57
    Guy Fereri. I think he would relate to Kentucky well.
  • keipnasty
    emeril would be nice
  • kimswhims
    tyler florence
  • jaciwilliams
    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!
  • Narita
    Hands Down, Paula Deen! I love all the Chefs but Paula would be a real crowd pleaser. She's butter all the way!
  • amandamather
    Alton Brown, He's the best!!!!
  • juliesaifullah
    Wylie Dufresne, Tom Colicchio, Guy Fieri, Rick Bayless, or Art Smith!
  • Emily Agee
    The Neeley's
  • Jeanette
    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
  • andreaedwards
    I would love to see Guy Fieri come to Lexington. He's personable, hysterical and he LOVES food!
  • vvdevinvv
    I'd say Mario Batali, he like Bobby, is very charismatic.
  • Charmaine Francis
    I would like to see Ina Garten at the next show.
  • Kim
    Paula Deen and her two sons
  • Deb O'Neill
    Tyler Florence would make a nice guest.
  • coachbbell
    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.
  • sandraharrisson
    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.
  • linda
    Michael Chiarello would be the bomb
  • debbielunsford
    Mario Bertelli would be great. I would love to see Bobby Flay again so that would be great also.
  • leighkincer
    Guy Fieri
  • Jacqueline F. Miller
    Guy Fieri. 2nd-Neeley's. Bobby Flay is always welcomed back!
  • georgannabryant
    Guy Fieri
  • amySr
    My pick would be Guy Fieri.
  • Whitney40
    Paula Deen most definitely...She is a southern lady so I think the attendance would be triple of what it was for Bobby Flay.
  • Rachel Ray or Paula Deen
  • sherryburchell
    Paula Dean is one of my favorites
  • Tim
    Alton Brown would be a good fit!
  • Vana Francis
    I would love to see Paula Deen or Rachel Ray on stage next year!
  • MikeandKristinTaylor
    Ina Garten or Giada DeLaurentis
  • Amy Neighbors
    I would definitely come back again to see Guy Fieri!!
  • lindseyduvall
    I want to see the Neelys!!!
  • cunfetti
    Emeril, enough said.
  • cathymurphy
    I'd love to see Paula Deen or Rachel Ray
  • If possible, the Swedish Chef from the Muppets would be quite the learning experience, but I would settle for Tyler Florence or Alton Brown.
  • joeprekopa
    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.
  • Michele
    I would like to see Mario Batali at next year's show.
  • njohnson
    Guy Fieri
  • lorettafugate
    Giada DeLaurentis for sure
  • Joseph Clark
    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
  • Rebecca
    Giada De Laurentiis is my fav!
  • Liz T.
    Rachel Ray
  • dianemurphy
    I'd love to see Paula Deen!
  • lisa44mom
    I would love to see Paula Deen or Guy Fieri!
    Thanks, it was awesome this year!
  • Anne Weston
    I would love to see Rachel Ray live and in person.
  • Amanda Harper
    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?
  • dongollahon
    Guy Fieri, Alton Brown, or Paula Deen.
  • terrytrimble
    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.
  • colton3
    Rachel Ray or Guy Fieri
  • Name
    Guy Fieri!
  • jdvezie
    Alton Brown is always intersting. He is funny, intelligent and a great cook. I'd pay double to see him!
  • leahchristopher
    I would love to see Paula Dean. I think here southern cooking would draw a huge crowd in Lexington.
  • Julia Garner
    Rachel Ray
  • teresadamron
    Paula Deen
  • juliegoodpaster
    Love, love, love Giada DeLaurentis!! Would pay to come see her at Rupp for sure!!
  • kylynette
    Giada de Laurentis, Tyler Florence, Jamie Oliver, Ina Garten, or all of the above!
  • Brittany Durtschi
    No contest. It would have to be PAULA DEEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Or the DEEN BROS would be great too!
  • Jeremy
    Alton Brown
  • Name
    Anthony Bourdain - he is a chef and entertainer. He has tried some amazing food from around the world.
  • Carol W
    Ina Garten
  • kathrynrjohnson
    I would love to see Guy Fieri come to Rupp for the Incredible Food Show.
  • Heather bocook
    Chef Ramsey!!
  • pamknight
    Giada De Laurentiis definitely!
  • peggyadkins
    BOBBY FLAY EVERY YEAR!
  • emmadalton
    Paula Dean
  • Dakota
    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!!!
  • Amy Harrod
    Emeril...he is my 6 yr old daughter's favorite!! Rachel Ray is another excellent choice.
  • joejhall
    Alton Brown
  • amsmith72
    Alton Brown
  • Chef Gordon Ramsey or Alton Brown would be great!
  • johnhunter
    On second thought lets go with Alton Brown
  • sarahinds
    Alton Brown, Guy Fieri or Rachael Ray!
  • johnhunter
    Giada De Laurentiis
  • jamiemcdermott
    Ina Garten would be my first choice
    Tyler Florence would be my second
  • karinwoolums
    I'd love to see Rachael Ray!
  • Name
    Ina Garten
  • Sherrye Wainscott
    Guy Fieri would be my pick.
  • Porcia2000
    Paula Deen
  • Sally S.
    Guy Fieri so we can take him to some of our local, "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives"!!
  • sdbratton
    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!
  • elisamitchell
    Paula Deen
  • Shannon
    Paula Deen
  • midnightblue220
    I think the next chef should be GUY FIERI!!! he's alot of fun.
  • Jackie Blankenship
    Paula Deen!
  • Laura McCaw
    Guy Fieri
  • sibylbarnard
    Rachel Ray
  • jillschrank
    Next year it would be nice to see Tyler
    Florence.
  • taranoe
    Paula Deen
  • brenda138
    Bobby Flay, who else
  • Alton Brown definitely

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  • russelindsey
    Tyler Florence or Dean Boys
  • susan
    Anthony Bourdain
  • val23
    I am enthralled by Alton Brown's methodology. I would like to see him at IFS 2010.
  • pollperdue
    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.
  • no1tek
    Emeril!!! Not even close!
  • Sheri
    Guy Fieri or Alton Brown
  • Carol Hannahs
    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.
  • betsyh2os
    Giada DeLaurentis
    Jaime Oliver
    Alton Brown
  • rebeccamahon
    Ina Garten, the barefoot contessa
  • rebeccamahon
    Ina Garten, the barefoot contessa
  • Linda Norris
    Rachael Ray
  • Paula Dean would be great. If not her, how about Giada Lorenz
  • Alton Brown all the way!
  • betsyh2os
    All the Food Network chefs for sure!!! Why do we have to pick just one!?!?!?!
    Paula, Giada, Guy, Alton, Bobby, Emeril, JAMIE OLIVER!!!
  • mishka70
    ALTON BROWN! he'd be great!!
  • japerry01
    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
  • Edward Rogers
    Guy Fieri
  • 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!
  • dizybr
    Guy Fieri....He would be great. Love his shows
  • johnstacy
    Paula Deen. She's like butter......
  • melloxyellow
    Paula Deen!
  • Ann
    The Neeleys
  • Jharon
    Paula Deen or Rachael Ray
  • Jharon
    Paula Deen or Rachael Ray
  • D
    Chef Gordan Ramsey
  • bill1244
    Emeril or Rachel Ray
  • Ben
    Tony Bourdain!
  • 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)
  • Will Atkinson
    Giada De Laurentiis!!!
  • alexkrawchuk
    Mario Batalli shoud be there next year
  • Paula
    I would definitely come back to see Guy Fieri. What fun that would be!
  • Jamie H.
    Guy Fieri or Rachel Ray
  • katietackett
    The Neelys would be great but Paula Deen will bring in the people!! I will be there next year
  • ktkimble
    Guy Fieri
  • christinaburton
    paula deen
  • Heather
    Ina Garten, please!
  • sherrymyers
    Ina Garten, the Barefoot Catessa or SANDA Lee!!
  • psmallory
    Guy Fieri should be next year's guest chef
  • Guy Fieri or Alton Brown
  • coolwhip12
    BOBBY FLAY!!!! WHO ELSE????
  • John Dotson
    Emeril doing something with a cajun flair
  • Janice Jennings
    Cat Cora
  • tracithornsbury
    Gut Fieri!
  • Lyn Shimp
    Paula Deen would be fantastic!!
  • kate horning
    paula deen!!
  • Paul
    Guy Fieri would be a great choice in my opinion
  • Alton Brown
  • Melissa Morey
    Giada DeLaurentis would be awesome on stage at Rupp next year!!
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