The Below Deck alum Chef Ben Robinson admitted that he has no plans to return to any franchise series in the future. It has been more than three years since Ben was seen on screens, after he saved the day during Below Deck Mediterranean season 4. Ben was called to the boat towards the end of the season, after their initial chef was fired. The third stew Anastasia Surmava filled in as chef for most of that season. However, she quickly realized that she couldn't handle the pressures of the galley.
Before appearing on Below Deck Med, Chef Ben appeared on the original Bravo series, which takes place in Caribbean waters. He was the full-time chef on seasons 1 and 2, but didn't return to season 3 until the very end. Below Deck's Ben Robinson reappeared when Chef Leon Walker left the boat due to his ongoing feud with chief stew, Kate Chastain. Ben came back for season 4, making that season his last on the original Below Deck series.
Below Deck's Chef Ben Has Retired As A Yacht Chef
During an Instagram Live with Bugsy Drake, Chef Ben admitted that he may be, "a little too old" to make another return to the Bravo series (via Showbiz Cheat Sheet). He decided to retire as a yacht chef after appearing on Below Deck Med season 4. Now, Ben is focused on working as a private chef on land, and he plans to host events in England at some point in the future. He revealed to The Mirror that he still loves cooking, as well as, "directing and putting shows together," so there is a possibility that Chef Ben, who dated Emily Warburton-Adams, could take a role behind the camera.
Below Deck's Ben Returned For Galley Talk
Although Chef Ben is firm about not returning to the kitchen aboard any Below Deck vessels, he still has involvement in the franchise. Below Deck: Galley Talk season 4 was recently announced, with Ben appearing as one of the hosts. Ben's previous stints on Galley Talk went extremely well because he was so humorous, and offered valuable insights about the show. Although it's not the permanent involvement that some may have wanted for Chef Ben, his presence on Galley Talk is reassuring, as it proves that Ben isn't entirely done with the series yet. Therefore, there is a lot to look forward to.
After years as a Below Deck yacht chef, Ben Robinson has decided to end his career in that nautical niche. He had a great run cooking for guests and entertaining Below Deck viewers. He worked for more than 12 years on different boats, with a variety of crews. Now, Ben is enjoying his life on land, working for a host of clients in the United States and England.
Sources: Showbiz Cheat Sheet, The Mirror, Ben Robinson/Instagram