Whether he's battling restaurant owners on Beat Bobby Flay or dining at fun restaurants with his daughter Sophie, Bobby Flay seems to genuinely love his job. No one can blame him for having a good time cooking for a living. While he seems more than happy to share cooking tips on his Instagram and talk about his latest projects, he doesn't always talk about his love life. Flay was married three times and before he began talking about the girlfriend he has had for the past few years, there was a lot of curiosity about whether he had a special someone.
Bobby Flay and Christina Perez's relationship started in the fall of 2021. There is an age gap, as he is 58 years old and she is 41. Perez has posted a lot about her relationship with Flay on her Instagram account and shares their live of food, fun and travel.
10 Christina Perez Is A Foodie Just Like Bobby Flay
It makes sense that a foodie like Bobby Flay would date someone who feels the same way about a great meal. Flay and Perez seem to have a lot of going to restaurants in common. In September 2022, Perez shared about a restaurant they ate at called Lo Scoglio.
Perez wrote in the caption, "If you get to have lunch at @ristoranteloscoglio once in your life, you’re a very lucky cat indeed. Everything is cooked with so much heart - from the veggies that come from the family’s farm up the hill to the fish that’s pulled straight out of the sparkling Tyrrhenian Sea. And after you eat, you can swim the day away under the sun at the sweet little beach beneath."
9 Bobby Flay And His Girlfriend Christina Perez Travel Often
Bobby Flay's own Instagram reveals how much he travels and he definitely seems to love trying different dishes everywhere he goes. In September 2021, he and Christina Perez went to the Amalfi Coast. In her caption about the trip, she wrote, "postcards from heaven."
The couple seems to travel a lot, especially to international destinations. In another Instagram post, Perez shared that the pair had gone to England. In December 2022, she posted that they went to London for 72 hours. Perez said that while they enjoyed lots of good food, they had fun seeing the holiday lights.
8 Bobby Flay And Christina Perez Spend Time At His Las Vegas Restaurant
Bobby Flay owns many restaurants, like star Guy Fieri, and he has several in Las Vegas alone, including Amalfi and three Bobby's Burgers. In October 2022, Perez posted that she and Flay had traveled to Las Vegas for a quick trip and that they went to Amalfi, one of his restaurants there. She wrote in the caption, Twelve hours in Las Vegas with my favorite person @bobbyflay and some of the new menu items at @amalfilasvegas."
Amalfi by Bobby Flay has many positive reviews on TripAdvisor. It has great menu items like squid ink fettuccine, a baby gem Caesar salad, several types of steak, and many other pasta dishes.
7 Christina Perez Praised Bobby Flay For Making Her Laugh
Many people would agree that laughter is what keeps a relationship going, especially for many years. In December 2021, Christina Perez wished her boyfriend Bobby Flay a happy birthday and shared that they have a fun-loving relationship.
Perez wrote in her caption, "happy birthday to the man who keeps me laughing and makes my life more delicious and sparkly than I could ever have imagined — love you x million."
6 Christina Perez Has a Knack For Decorating, Which Bobby Flay Appreciates
Christina Perez is a writer and shared in her Instagram bio that she covers lifestyle topics such as food and design. She posted about how she decorates at Christmas. She talked about spraying her Christmas tree branches every day and said that she arranged lilies, baby's breath, roses, and eucalyptus together.
In November 2022, Bobby Flay talked about celebrating the winter holidays with Christina Perez. He told Entertainment Tonight that he cooked and his girlfriend decorates. He said, "It's a 50-50 job for sure. I take care of the food and Christina takes care of making everything look amazing."
5 Bobby Flay Gave Christina Perez An Adorable Dog
Christina Perez also shared on her Instagram that Bobby Flay got her an adorable dog in March 2023. She said that they decided to name him AllSpice and wrote in the caption, "Bobby picked him out and surprised me with him for my birthday. He also came up with the name Allspice. I think he did a stellar job on all accounts."
Bobby Flay and his girlfriend Christina Perez seem pretty serious. After all, getting someone a pet is a big deal. Fans have wondered if the couple will tie the knot. Flay talked about marrying again in an interview with Entertainment Tonight and said, "I've done it a lot. I've practiced it a lot. For now, I like it exactly the way it is. I think Christina does too."
4 Christina Perez And Bobby Attend Fun Theme Parties
Christina Perez shared this cute photo of her and Bobby Flay all dressed up and wrote that they were going to a Great Gatsby-themed party. They looked great, with Flay in a white suit and Perez in fancy black gloves and a sparkly dress.
While Flay sometimes talks about his relationship in interviews and always says how much he likes his girlfriend, it's nice to see a glimpse into what their life is really like. And it seems that they're always having a good time, whether going to an elegant party or traveling.
3 Bobby Flay And Christina Perez Had Fun At The Kentucky Derby
Christina Perez and Bobby Flay's romance seems full of fun. And while the couple must spend time chilling at home and watching movies or TV, they definitely seem to love getting out and trying activities.
In May 2022, Perez shared that the couple attended the Kentucky Derby and posted a photo of them all dressed up, with Flay in a memorable blue suit. Perez wrote in her caption, "Didn’t win big but the bourbon was cold and my date was hot so all in all I’d say it was a resounding success!"
2 Bobby Flay's Girlfriend Christina Perez Loves Her Life In Los Angeles
In January 2022, Christina Perez posted on Instagram that she had been living in Los Angeles for several years. While it's unclear if they have moved in together, Perez seems to enjoy being in L.A. and that must be partly because of their relationship. According to People, Flay spent $7.6 million on a house in L.A. in 2021 that has a huge kitchen in the backyard.
Perez wrote in her Instagram caption, "this month marks three years since I moved to this weird and wonderful paradise. people say there are no seasons here (not true!) but living here has without a doubt been one of the best seasons of my life."
1 Bobby Flay May Be A Chef But Christina Perez Loves To Bake
There's no doubt that Bobby Flay cooks for his girlfriend Christina Perez often since, after all, he's a multi-cookbook author and has appeared on various shows on The Food Network. Perez seems to be the one who bakes, though.
In December 2022, Perez posted that she was using a cake kit from a company called The Caker and that she made Coconut Raspberry Cake with Lime Leaf. She said that it wasn't a sponsored Instagram post and she wanted to let her followers know about it. Bobby Flay commented that his girlfriend is the "Baker of the house."