Key Takeaways Brooke Williamson credits her parents' advice about pursuing happiness and hard work for shaping her culinary career, she tells PEOPLE at the 2026 Food & Wine Classic in Aspen The Top Chef winner is proud of her son Hudson, 18, who is heading to New York University this fall Her boyfriend Bobby Flay says Williamson is determined to win as a captain on this season of BBQ Brawl Chef Brooke Williamson is sharing the most helpful professional advice she has received — and it comes...