Brooklyn Beckham has reignited an online firestorm after reposting a viral cooking video in which he scoops seawater directly from the ocean to boil pasta aboard a luxury yacht. The clip, originally filmed during a Mediterranean vacation last summer, shows the 27-year-old dipping a saucepan into the sea before preparing a spaghetti dish with his Cloud23 hot sauce.
According to Geo.tv, Beckham begins the video by announcing, "Today I am going to make some tomato pasta," before carrying a saucepan to the edge of the boat and dipping it into the water. "Of course we get some pasta water," he says. Back in the kitchen, he boils spaghetti in the seawater and prepares a sauce with chopped tomatoes and his own hot sauce brand, Cloud23.
The resurfaced clip drew renewed scrutiny from viewers questioning both the hygiene and practicality of the method. Much of the concern centered on where exactly he scooped the water from—directly beside a working yacht, with some commenters speculating about possible contamination from fuel, bilge discharge, or marine life. Coastal cooks and sailors have historically used seawater in food preparation, though typically diluted with fresh water given its high salt concentration, something Beckham's video didn't appear to account for.
This is not the first time Beckham's culinary choices have drawn criticism. A previous video showing him frying steak in a pan with butter sparked backlash from professional chefs who argued the method prevented a proper sear. Another clip in which he barbecued without allowing coals to reach the correct temperature also prompted online ridicule.
Why this matters
The reaction to Beckham's cooking videos reflects the intense public scrutiny faced by celebrity offspring navigating their own careers outside their famous families' shadows. Since marrying Nicola Peltz in 2022, Beckham has increasingly positioned himself as a food personality, with his hot sauce brand representing a serious business venture he hopes to expand into a broader condiment line. While his culinary technique may invite mockery, the continued online engagement also serves as effective marketing—whether intentional or not.
