Brooklyn Beckham has once again drawn criticism for his cooking, this time for using seawater to prepare pasta on a luxury yacht. A clip originally shared last year and reposted to TikTok this week shows the aspiring chef, 27, making a tomato pasta dish and promoting his hot sauce, Cloud 23.
Beckham's method of dipping his saucepan directly into the sea to collect water for boiling the pasta immediately sparked controversy among viewers. This culinary choice appears to be an attempt to one-up his father, David Beckham, who has previously expressed a passion for cooking and even completed a culinary course in Italy.
David Beckham told The Times in 2013 that he took a six-month culinary course while living in Italy, learning to make fresh pasta and ragu. He described being “obsessed with perfecting the risotto” during his studies.
Fans reacted negatively to Brooklyn Beckham's use of seawater in the comments section of the video. Some joked about the water's potential origin, with one commenter suggesting, "Pasta water with a hint of burnt boat fuel please sir." Others questioned the practicality of his method, asking if tap water would suffice for those without access to the sea. The simplicity of the dish also drew lighthearted mockery, with suggestions for making breakfast cereal next.
Meanwhile, David and Victoria Beckham were reportedly holidaying in the South of France on their yacht with their daughter Harper and son Romeo and his girlfriend. Their vacation coincided with Brooklyn and his wife, Nicola Peltz, vacationing on Elton John's yacht in Nice, which is located down the coast. Sources have indicated a growing distance between Brooklyn and his parents, with reports suggesting that Brooklyn and Nicola will now consider their secret second wedding vow renewal as their 'official' anniversary.
Reports indicate that Brooklyn and Nicola are choosing not to celebrate their original wedding anniversary in April due to "bad memories." Their April 2022 wedding, which the Beckham family attended, is reportedly not viewed as a happy occasion by the couple. In contrast, they renewed their vows in August 2025, an event that did not include the Beckham family, and have designated this later date as their public anniversary. Brooklyn posted a message to Nicola on their renewed anniversary, calling her his "absolute princess" and "best friend," while Nicola reciprocated, stating he makes life "so beautiful."