Kate quickly became known for her no-nonsense attitude, humorous one-liners, and her working relationship with Captain Lee Rosbach, who left Below Deck just a few seasons after Kate.

Though Kate has been a major part of the Below Deck franchise, there’s far more about the former Chief Stew to know than her time on the show. Kate, who was a yachtie prior to her appearance on Below Deck, was in the industry for nearly a decade before appearing on the show. As a part of the franchise, she quickly became notable and viewers flocked to see her on screen, but when she made the decision to leave, viewers were respectful of her decision. Thankfully, Kate didn’t have to miss out on reality TV stardom for too long afterward.

Kate Chastain's Age

She Was Born In The 1980s

Although Kate has been in and out of the Below Deck franchise for years, she’s been the subject of interest for many even after her time on the show. Kate began yachting during her college career in the 2000s, trying it out on a whim as she took a break from school to travel. As she moved through the industry, Kate became more seasoned and found herself able to handle higher-ranking roles. As she moved through the interior department, Kate found more that she enjoyed about the job, and when she matured into a Chief Stew, she took the opportunity.

Throughout her time on Below Deck, viewers got the opportunity to see Kate in various phases of her life. Starting out on the show at 30 years old, Kate worked as the Chief Stew starting on the second season of Below Deck and quickly captivated viewers who were excited for a change. Born in 1983, Below Deck’s Kate is currently 42 years old. Born on January 2, Kate is a Capricorn sun which means she’s serious about her work and doesn’t have any interest in wasting her time. Intense, Kate’s sense of humor is strong and keeps her moving forward.

Kate Chastain's Job

She’s Been Through Many Different Eras

Although Kate’s worked in the yachting industry throughout her adult life, she’s had career changes in the last few years that have taken her away from the industry. Kate originally worked aboard superyachts in her college years, starting as a stew before working her way up the ranks. She’d been working as a chief stew before her time on Below Deck began, so by the time she became Below Deck season 2’s Chief Stew, she had a fair bit of experience under her belt. When she began working on the show with Captain Lee, Kate was excited for some change.

Although she made both friends and enemies on Below Deck, Kate navigated her way through working as a Chief Stew with a high level of authority. She consistently had control of her team, and though there were some issues from season to season, she knew how to deal with the issues she faced in her work as they came. After her time on Below Deck, Kate stuck around the reality TV circuit and did a lot of work with Bravo, specifically talking about Below Deck on Galley Talk. Kate has also competed on both seasons of The Traitors on Peacock.

Kate Chastain's Relationship History

She’s Reportedly Currently Single

Although Kate has reportedly been single for quite some time, she’s been open about her relationships in the past, especially during her time on Below Deck. Kate was quick to open up about her sexuality on Below Deck, sharing that she identifies as bisexual and is open to relationships with both men and women. Despite the fact that it was a bit more taboo to be open about sexuality when Below Deck began, Kate didn’t care about the repercussions of being honest about herself. While Kate was on Below Deck, her relationships were an interesting mix of casual and serious.

During Below Deck season 4, Kate was in a serious relationship with a woman and spoke openly about her experiences, but after the season things became strained. There were reports of a physical altercation between the couple after the season that resulted in Kate getting arrested and charged for domestic violence. While Kate maintained her innocence, it was clear that something had happened between her and her ex. The charges against her were ultimately dropped, and Kate appeared to learn a lot about herself in the process, despite the negative ramifications.

Kate hasn’t spoken publicly about her arrest in years.

Kate’s other notable romantic entanglement is between her and fellow Below Deck alumni, Chef Ben Robinson. Though Kate and Ben have never itted to a relationship, the pair have been flirtatious throughout their history. The pair have alluded to the fact that something has happened between them in the past, though it may have been more physical than romantic. While Below Deck fans pry into their relationship, Chef Ben and Kate have denied romance rumors for years. Fans have even gone so far as to suggest that Chef Ben is Kate’s son’s biological father, but the pair have denied any involvement.

Kate Chastain's Instagram

She Shares Her Life With Followers

Although Kate isn’t tremendously active on Instagram, she does post her from time to time to share her daily life with her followers. Sharing a lot about her son, who she had in May 2023, Kate makes it clear that her life isn’t all about Below Deck, Bravo, or any other show she’s appeared on. Despite knowing that her followers are looking for updates on what’s going on in her life, Kate is sometimes quiet when it comes to her Instagram, sharing more on her stories than in her posts. Below Deck viewers can find Kate’s Instagram at @kate_chastain.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht airs on Mondays at 9 p.m. ET and streams the next day on Peacock.

Source: Kate Chastain/Instagram