Brooklyn Beckham Co-Hosts Miami's Wine-and-Food Festival Amid Family Drama

Beckham is co-hosting a burger cookoff with Rachael Ray at the 25th anniversary of the South Beach Wine & Food Festival.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Despite a winter full of family drama, Brooklyn Beckham is co-hosting a burger cookoff with Rachael Ray at the 25th annual South Beach Wine & Food Festival in Miami. Beckham, a chef and entrepreneur, will be promoting his hot sauce brand Cloud23 at the event, which is also set to feature performances by Diplo. The festival's founder, Lee Schrager, said he was surprised to get Beckham for two festivals in a row, given the recent publicity around his family feud, but that Beckham is "excited" to be part of the event.

Why it matters

The South Beach Wine & Food Festival is a major culinary event that draws top chefs, celebrities, and food enthusiasts from around the world to Miami. Beckham's participation, despite the recent family drama, highlights his continued prominence in the food and entertainment industries. The festival's ability to attract high-profile talent like Beckham and Rachael Ray also demonstrates its enduring appeal and status as a premier destination for food and wine lovers.

The details

Beckham and Ray will be co-hosting a burger cookoff competition on the opening day of the festival, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The festival is also featuring a non-alcoholic "Coffee Culture: A Miami Brunch Experience" event hosted by Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka, as well as a ping pong-and-pizza event hosted by chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. The festival has expanded beyond Miami Beach to include events in the Design District and Coconut Grove, and organizers say they sold 60,000 tickets this year.

  • The South Beach Wine & Food Festival is taking place from February 18-22, 2026.
  • The burger cookoff event featuring Beckham and Ray is scheduled for Thursday, February 20, 2026, the opening day of the festival.

The players

Brooklyn Beckham

A chef, entrepreneur, and the son of former soccer star David Beckham and fashion designer Victoria Beckham. Beckham is co-hosting a burger cookoff at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival and promoting his hot sauce brand Cloud23.

Rachael Ray

A celebrity chef, television personality, and author who is co-hosting the burger cookoff event with Brooklyn Beckham.

Lee Schrager

The founder and director of the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, who said he was surprised to get Beckham for two festivals in a row given the recent publicity around his family drama.

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What they’re saying

“We thought he'd cancel, given all the publicity.”

— Lee Schrager, Founder and Director, South Beach Wine & Food Festival (New York Post)

“I have been after Brooklyn for three or four years. But after he launched his hot sauce, I went back to him and told him, 'This is your audience.'”

— Lee Schrager, Founder and Director, South Beach Wine & Food Festival (New York Post)

“Honestly, I was a bit surprised to get him for two festivals in a row. But he's back, and he's excited. I'm looking forward to it.”

— Lee Schrager, Founder and Director, South Beach Wine & Food Festival (New York Post)

What’s next

The burger cookoff event featuring Brooklyn Beckham and Rachael Ray is scheduled for Thursday, February 20, 2026, the opening day of the South Beach Wine & Food Festival.

The takeaway

Despite the recent family drama surrounding Brooklyn Beckham, the South Beach Wine & Food Festival has been able to attract the celebrity chef and entrepreneur to co-host a high-profile event at the 25th anniversary of the festival. This demonstrates Beckham's continued prominence in the food and entertainment industries, as well as the festival's ability to draw top talent and maintain its status as a premier culinary destination.