Tyler Florence: 5 Things To Know About The Famous Chef Competing On ‘Special Forces’
Celebrity chef and Food Network host Tyler Florence is one of 16 celebrities competing on ‘Special Forces.’ Here’s what you need to know about Tyler.
- Tyler Florence is a celebrity chef.
- He hosts several Food Network shows.
- He’s on the new reality show Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test.
Celebrity chef Tyler Florence, 51, is in for an experience like never before on the new FOX show Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test. Tyler is one of 16 celebrities who endure grueling challenges inspired by the actual Special Forces selection process. Tyler’s fellow recruits include athletes Carli Lloyd and Nastia Liukin, singers Montell Jordan and Mel B, reality stars Kenya Moore and Hannah Brown, and more.
Tyler is a dominant force in the kitchen, but can the Food Network star survive the rigorous tasks on Special Forces? If you’re not familiar with Tyler yet, HollywoodLife has rounded up five things to know about him. Keep reading to find out more.
1. Tyler is a successful celebrity chef.
Tyler graduated from the College of Culinary Arts at the Charleston, S.C. campus of Johnson & Wales University, in 1994. He moved to New York City where he eventually became the executive chef at the restaurant Cafeteria. He also received an honorary doctorate from Johnson & Wales for his success. Tyler is a two-time James Beard Award nominee for Best Chef West Coast.
![Meghan Markle, The Duchess of Sussex, cooks with women in the Hubb Community Kitchen at the Al Manaar Muslim Cultural Heritage Centre in West London, in the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower fire, which has resulted in the publications of Together: Our Community Cookbook, which features the women's own personal recipes from across Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean and for which the Duchess has written the foreword in London, UK, on the 17th September 2018 Picture by Jenny Zarins/WPA Pool EDITORIAL USE ONLY, NOT FOR USE AFTER 17TH SEPTEMBER 2018. 17 Sep 2018 Pictured: Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex. Photo credit: MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342 (Mega Agency TagID: MEGA276694_002.jpg) [Photo via Mega Agency]](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Celebs-Cooking-14.jpg?fit=320%2C213&resize=320%2C213)
![Dolly Parton gets busy in the kitchen as she unveils a selection of desserts - inspired by her Southern roots. The 76-year-old country and western star has teamed up with Duncan Hines to launch the selection of cake mixes and frostings. They are said to be "inspired by some of Dolly's favourite family recipes like Coconut Cake and Banana Puddin' Cake". "I have always loved to cook and, growing up in the South, I especially love that authentic Mom and Pop kind of cooking," the Jolene singer said. "I am excited to launch my own line of cake mixes and frostings with Duncan Hines, bringing that sweet, Southern-style baking experience I enjoy to others." The frostings are available in Creamy Buttercream and Chocolate Buttercream varieties. "Duncan Hines is beyond thrilled to partner with Dolly Parton, one of the most revered and beloved women in the world, on a new line of products that are steeped in Southern comfort," Duncan Hines brand director Audrey Ingersoll said. Though these items won't hit the baking section of stores until March, a limited number of Dolly Parton baking kits were sold through Duncan Hines website on January 26. For $40, fans will receive all four products, recipe cards for two alternative recipes, a tea towel, a spatula, and a letter from Dolly. They sold out quickly. Editorial usage. Credit Sebastian Smith for Duncan Hines / MEGA. 27 Jan 2022 Pictured: Duncan Hines partners with global superstar Dolly Parton on a new line of Southern-Style desserts inspired by her family’s recipes. Photo credit: Courtesy of Duncan Hines/MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342 (Mega Agency TagID: MEGA823364_001.jpg) [Photo via Mega Agency]](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Celebs-Cooking-11.jpg?fit=320%2C221&resize=320%2C221)
2. He’s featured on the Food Network.
Tyler has his own Emmy-nominated show on the Food Network called Tyler’s Ultimate. He hosts The Great Food Truck Race and Bite Club. Tyler was also a judge on Worst Cook in America for several seasons. Other Food Network shows that Tyler’s been featured on include Planet Food, All American Festivals, and My Country, My Kitchen.
3. He’s a restaurant owner.
In 2010, Tyler opened his first restaurant, Wayfare Tavern, in San Francisco. He most recently opened the steakhouse Miller & Lux in San Fran. Tyler also owned El Paseo in Mill Valley and Rotisserie & Wine in Napa, but they both closed.
4. He created a documentary.
Tyler made his behind-the-scenes film debut with the 72-minute documentary Uncrushable. It came out in 2018 and was about the 2017 California wildfires and their impact on Napa Valley. “The entire story just started to unfold in front of us; it was thoughtful, and it was scary, and it was human, and it was real. I think it’s my best work,” Tyler said about creating the doc.
5. Tyler is married and has 3 kids.
Tyler has been married to his wife, Tolan Clark, since 2006. Tolan is a former model and beauty queen who was Miss Wyoming at Miss USA 1994. Tyler and Tolan have two children, son Hayden, 15, and daughter Dorothy, 14. Tyler also has a son Miles, 26, who he shares with his first wife, Christie Lear.