Ted Allen

Chefs

Ted Allen (born May 20, 1965) is an American author, television personality, and widely recognized host of the Food Network series Chopped. He gained initial fame as the food and wine specialist on Bravo's Queer Eye for the Straight Guy (2003–2007) and has worked as a contributing editor to Esquire magazine since 1997. Allen is known for his extensive culinary,, and wine expertise.