12 Things You Don't Know About Chef Tyler Florence

Updated on May 29, 2016 at 9:00 PM

There's a whole lot to love about Tyler Florence other than his foolproof recipes. He's not just a chef, restaurant owner, and active Instagrammer. He's a beekeeper, winemaker, and more! These fun facts about Tyler will help you discover the Food Network star in a whole new light.

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He makes olive oil.
One of his most popular recipes on Food Network is chicken enchiladas. Over 800 people have given it a perfect five-star rating.

He invented a dual-sided cutting board for Williams-Sonoma that doubles as a salad bowl on one side.

He rides a motorcycle.
The chef revealed to GFF Mag that he's actually gluten-intolerant, so he and his family eat completely gluten-free.

Let's give it up for the #FinestGrillathon world record breaking team @heygrillhey and @ANDREWMASONB Crushed the record for the longest grilling cookout at 34 hours and 35 minutes. @ballparkbrand @foodnetwork #Hot #American #Summer

A photo posted by tylerflorence (@tylerflorence) on Aug 13, 2015 at 5:22am PDT

He's in the Guinness Book of World Records for "longest grilling cookout," which lasted 34 hours and 35 minutes.

Tyler also makes wine.

Have you guys seen Gwyneth's new cook book, It's All Easy? I love it. Stunning recipes that live up to the name. Also, if you're in SF, check out her Goop MRKT Pop Up at 140 Maiden Lane in Union Square. It's in one of my favorite Frank Lloyd Wright spaces in SF. And the store is dope too. Take the loop all the way to the top to check out the kitchen. Great Job @gwynethpaltrow Welcome to San Francisco!!! @goop

A photo posted by tylerflorence (@tylerflorence) on May 4, 2016 at 6:54pm PDT

He's chummy with Gwyneth Paltrow and also is a big fan of her latest cookbook, It's All Easy.
The Tyler Florence Test Kitchen has what may be the largest butcher block table in the world, weighing 1,400 pounds!

@thebeeranchers just set up three new hives (30,000 in total) of Italian Honey Bees at @florencefamilyfarms . We should start seeing honey by September, and if we can keep the rain coming next winter, these will produce 80 to 100 pounds each of the most delicious Mt.Tam Wildflower Honey you've ever tasted. This is the 10th hive that @tolanflorence and I have started, I think we're finally getting the hang of it. Bees are fascinating.... #Marin #California

A video posted by tylerflorence (@tylerflorence) on Apr 23, 2016 at 1:35pm PDT

He and his family own a farm, appropriately called Florence Family Farms, in Corte Madera, CA, which is north of San Francisco.

#Yumavore Apple Watch Notifications... ✔️

A photo posted by tylerflorence (@tylerflorence) on Mar 5, 2016 at 1:40pm PST

Living in the Bay Area (aka the tech capital of the world), Tyler is all about technology and gadgets, including the Apple Watch.

@wayfaretavern #Powerlunch line out of the door... Thank you SF...

A photo posted by tylerflorence (@tylerflorence) on Jan 21, 2016 at 1:46pm PST

Tyler owns a restaurant in downtown San Francisco called Wayfare Tavern that serves his famous fried chicken. Add a visit to your bucket list if you know what's good for you.

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