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

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  • brenda138
    Bobby Flay, who else
  • taranoe
    Paula Deen
  • jillschrank
    Next year it would be nice to see Tyler
    Florence.
  • sibylbarnard
    Rachel Ray
  • Laura McCaw
    Guy Fieri
  • Jackie Blankenship
    Paula Deen!
  • midnightblue220
    I think the next chef should be GUY FIERI!!! he's alot of fun.
  • Shannon
    Paula Deen
  • elisamitchell
    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!
  • Porcia2000
    Paula Deen
  • Sherrye Wainscott
    Guy Fieri would be my pick.
  • Name
    Ina Garten
  • karinwoolums
    I'd love to see Rachael Ray!
  • jamiemcdermott
    Ina Garten would be my first choice
    Tyler Florence would be my second
  • johnhunter
    Giada De Laurentiis
  • sarahinds
    Alton Brown, Guy Fieri or Rachael Ray!
  • johnhunter
    On second thought lets go with Alton Brown
  • Chef Gordon Ramsey or Alton Brown would be great!
  • amsmith72
    Alton Brown
  • joejhall
    Alton Brown
  • Amy Harrod
    Emeril...he is my 6 yr old daughter's favorite!! Rachel Ray is another excellent choice.
  • 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!!!
  • emmadalton
    Paula Dean
  • peggyadkins
    BOBBY FLAY EVERY YEAR!
  • pamknight
    Giada De Laurentiis definitely!
  • Heather bocook
    Chef Ramsey!!
  • kathrynrjohnson
    I would love to see Guy Fieri come to Rupp for the Incredible Food Show.
  • Carol W
    Ina Garten
  • Name
    Anthony Bourdain - he is a chef and entertainer. He has tried some amazing food from around the world.
  • Jeremy
    Alton Brown
  • Brittany Durtschi
    No contest. It would have to be PAULA DEEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Or the DEEN BROS would be great too!
  • kylynette
    Giada de Laurentis, Tyler Florence, Jamie Oliver, Ina Garten, or all of the above!
  • juliegoodpaster
    Love, love, love Giada DeLaurentis!! Would pay to come see her at Rupp for sure!!
  • teresadamron
    Paula Deen
  • Julia Garner
    Rachel Ray
  • leahchristopher
    I would love to see Paula Dean. I think here southern cooking would draw a huge crowd in Lexington.
  • jdvezie
    Alton Brown is always intersting. He is funny, intelligent and a great cook. I'd pay double to see him!
  • Name
    Guy Fieri!
  • colton3
    Rachel Ray or Guy Fieri
  • 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.
  • dongollahon
    Guy Fieri, Alton Brown, or Paula Deen.
  • 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?
  • Anne Weston
    I would love to see Rachel Ray live and in person.
  • lisa44mom
    I would love to see Paula Deen or Guy Fieri!
    Thanks, it was awesome this year!
  • dianemurphy
    I'd love to see Paula Deen!
  • Liz T.
    Rachel Ray
  • Rebecca
    Giada De Laurentiis is my fav!
  • 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
  • lorettafugate
    Giada DeLaurentis for sure
  • njohnson
    Guy Fieri
  • Michele
    I would like to see Mario Batali at next year's show.
  • 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.
  • 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
    I'd love to see Paula Deen or Rachel Ray
  • cunfetti
    Emeril, enough said.
  • lindseyduvall
    I want to see the Neelys!!!
  • Amy Neighbors
    I would definitely come back again to see Guy Fieri!!
  • MikeandKristinTaylor
    Ina Garten or Giada DeLaurentis
  • Vana Francis
    I would love to see Paula Deen or Rachel Ray on stage next year!
  • Tim
    Alton Brown would be a good fit!
  • sherryburchell
    Paula Dean is one of my favorites
  • Rachel Ray or Paula Deen
  • 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.
  • amySr
    My pick would be Guy Fieri.
  • georgannabryant
    Guy Fieri
  • Jacqueline F. Miller
    Guy Fieri. 2nd-Neeley's. Bobby Flay is always welcomed back!
  • leighkincer
    Guy Fieri
  • debbielunsford
    Mario Bertelli would be great. I would love to see Bobby Flay again so that would be great also.
  • linda
    Michael Chiarello would be the bomb
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Deb O'Neill
    Tyler Florence would make a nice guest.
  • Kim
    Paula Deen and her two sons
  • Charmaine Francis
    I would like to see Ina Garten at the next show.
  • vvdevinvv
    I'd say Mario Batali, he like Bobby, is very charismatic.
  • andreaedwards
    I would love to see Guy Fieri come to Lexington. He's personable, hysterical and he LOVES food!
  • 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
  • Emily Agee
    The Neeley's
  • juliesaifullah
    Wylie Dufresne, Tom Colicchio, Guy Fieri, Rick Bayless, or Art Smith!
  • amandamather
    Alton Brown, He's the best!!!!
  • Narita
    Hands Down, Paula Deen! I love all the Chefs but Paula would be a real crowd pleaser. She's butter all the way!
  • 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!
  • kimswhims
    tyler florence
  • keipnasty
    emeril would be nice
  • vandun57
    Guy Fereri. I think he would relate to Kentucky well.
  • mewilh0
    Guy Fieri
  • Mike T.
    Alton Brown or Charlie Palmer.
  • 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
    Can't go wrong with Paula Deen y'all.
  • bryancombs
    Gordon Ramsey
  • magallz1
    It would be great to see a bobble-head like Giada De Laurentiis on stage. But the cool 'cats' all want Cat Cora
  • Aik
    Guy Fieri!
  • MamaB1949
    guy fieri, paula deen or rachel ray
  • chadthebad
    1st choice: Alton Brown
    2nd choice: Jamie Oliver
  • 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.
  • Marilyn Hornback
    Nate Appleman
  • Allison Wilson
    Guy Fieri definitely! My husband and I love all of his shows!
  • mackenzietaylor
    Guy Fieri wold be sooooo amazing!!
  • Georgianna Agee
    Paula Deen or Guy Fieri--everyone loves them almost as much as Bobby Flay.
  • Georgianna Agee
    Guy Fieri or Paula Deen
  • angieingram
    I would love to see Bobby FLay again!
  • janice Standafer
    Paula Deen, a true southern cook.
  • charlenewillis
    paula deen!!
    She would be a HOOT!!
  • Kim Garrett
    Alton Brown or Paula Deen
  • tiffany
    i like racheal ray
  • Ashley
    Rachel Ray, Definitely!
  • I think it should be Paula Deen she is the best
  • stephaniedobson
    Paula Deen!! I just love her, ya'll!! :)
  • Beth McDaniels
    I think Ina Garten would be great, or Giada de Laurentiis.
  • 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
    Giada de Laurentis
  • sbdzmom
    How about Paula Deen?? I would love to see her in person!!
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