In the world of culinary arts, some stars shine brighter than others. These chefs are not just cooks; they're artists, innovators, and visionaries in their field. From pioneering new techniques to reviving ancient flavors, the 12 best chefs in the world have set themselves apart by pushing the boundaries of what food can be.
AUTHOR: Alimi Samuel
Table of Contents
- 1. Jamie Oliver
- 2. Guy Fieri
- 3. Gordon Ramsey
- 4. Michael Caines
- 5. Bobby Flay
- 6. Gaida De Laurentiis
- 7. Rick Stein
- 8. Rachael Ray
- 9. Wolfgang Puck
- 10. Art Smith
- 12 Products That Used To Be On Top But Aren't Anymore
- 15 Knock Knock Jokes That Will Have You Laughing Out Loud
- 12 American Foods That People From Other Countries Are Obsessed With
1. Jamie Oliver
Famous for his laid-back approach to modern cuisines, Oliver is a contentious name for the celebrity top spot. Only J.K. Rowlings surpasses Oliver as a best-selling author in the United Kingdom. Oliver is also a screen darling, having voiced the character of the health inspector in 2007's Ratatouille.
2. Guy Fieri
Google's search result picks Guy Fieri as the second most sought-after name on the internet. Guy has an Emmy to his name and has partnered in cooking programs such as the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, and Guy's Big Bite. Rumored to own a franchise of 70 restaurants worldwide, his new deal with the cable network makes him the world's highest-paid chef.
3. Gordon Ramsey
Unarguably the biggest name in cooking showbiz, Gordon Ramsey is the most famous chef in the world. His illustrious career holds numerous awards and recognitions founded on an impressive list of popular cooking shows. If you've seen Hell's Kitchen, Kitchen Nightmares, or MasterChef, you've undoubtedly seen Gordon Ramsey doing his thing.
4. Michael Caines
England's most famous chef, Micheal Caines, is a household name in England and the U.K. He owns Lympstone Manor, a highly-rated countryside house and hotel reputable for being a world-class destination for food lovers. He has appeared on Masterchef and many other broadcasts and once cooked for the British Prime Minister.
5. Bobby Flay
Having featured in at least 16 series on the Food Network, Bobby Flay has been around long enough not to be noticed. Bagging a degree in culinary art, Bobby has a sprawling network of restaurants in the high-brow cities of Las Vegas, New York, and Atlanta.
6. Gaida De Laurentiis
The first woman on the famous celebrity chef list, Italian-American Giada, is by no means a small name in the world of cooking showbiz. She's been on the Food Network shows: Chefographer, Behind the Bash, and Giada's Weekend Getaway and has won three Daytime Emmy Awards.
7. Rick Stein
A popular figure in cooking showbiz, Rick owns 12 restaurants across the U.K. and two restaurants in Australia, where he grew up. He is widely featured on BBC's cooking programs, including Taste of the Sea and Great Railway Journey.
8. Rachael Ray
Ray doesn't cook just food; she seems to cook words too, as some of her catchphrases are popular with cooking fandom and have found a place in the Oxford American College Dictionary.
Phrases like "Oh my gravy!' or "yum-o" are some of her linguistic creations you may have heard or used before. She has two Emmy wins and two more nominations to her illustrious name.
9. Wolfgang Puck
Wolfgang's career took the big stage when he worked as a Chef at Ma Maison on Melrose Avenue in L.A. He became a popular figure with Hollywood celebrities before opening his very first restaurant Spago, later named the most iconic restaurant in Los Angeles by Zagat in 2013.
10. Art Smith
A Southern Cuisine top gun, Art was Oprah Winfrey's Chef between 1997 and 2007. His impressive clientele includes former governors Jeb Bush and Bob Graham, former president Barrack Obama, and the famous Swede King.
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