: Guy Fieri , who won the second season of Food Network Star in 2005, is now cable TV's highest-paid chef, reportedly earning around $26 million a year.
: Bobby Flay is one of the network's most enduring stars; his flagship competition show has run for more than 35 seasons. Fun fact: Viet Pham is currently the only chef to have beaten him twice on the show.
: Early programming focused heavily on teaching techniques, while modern schedules are dominated by high-stakes competition and travel shows.