When it comes to the most famous chefs of all time, chefs like Rachael Ray, Guy Savoy, and Fernand Point come to mind. Read on to know about the most celebrated chefs of all times.
Many of the exotic cuisines and delicacies we eat nowadays are because of the experimentation of people who are experts in cooking. Though the list of the most famous chefs is long, there are some who have reached a respectable level in the world of culinary arts. A good thing to know is that most of the people in this list are men. Nowadays, men do hold more prominent places than women in this profession. Some in this list have even turned into celebrity chefs by hosting their own cookery shows on TV, while others have to their name cookbooks and restaurant chains.
If you happen to visit a city which is a prime location for any restaurant owned by a notable chef, it is suggested to try out their dishes. You will notice that every type of meal is prepared with accuracy and considering some particular standards, which contributes to its perfect taste, smell, and most importantly, goodwill. Also remember that some culinary art professionals have specialized in certain types of cuisines, such as Italian, Chinese, French, Thai, Asian, and many others. On the other hand, there are some who are well versed in preparing a wide range of different cuisines. Many also have received awards from professional organizations regarding their contribution to the hotel and restaurant industry.
List of Most Celebrated Chefs
Sr. No. | Name of the Chef |
1 | Fernand Point |
2 | Rachael Ray |
3 | Guy Savoy |
4 | Daniel Boulud |
5 | Homaro Cantu |
6 | Benjamin Christie |
7 | Fanny Cradock |
8 | Rocco DiSpirito |
9 | Fannie Farmer |
10 | Alex Garcia |
11 | Hanaya Yohei |
12 | Amanda Hesser |
13 | Sanjeev Kapoor |
14 | Nigella Lawson |
15 | Nickolas Manosis |
16 | Masaharu Morimoto |
17 | Koumei Nakamura |
18 | Jennifer Paterson |
19 | Georges Perrier |
20 | Udo Prambs |
21 | Gordon Ramsay |
22 | Eric Ripert |
23 | Marcus Samuelsson |
24 | Delia Smith |
25 | George Stella |
26 | Oscar Tschirky |
27 | Andreas Viestad |
28 | Bruce M Webster |
29 | Alan Wong |
30 | Roy Yamaguchi |
31 | Aldo Zilli |
32 | Justin Wilson |
33 | Lesley Waters |
34 | Phil Vickery |
35 | Charlie Trotter |
36 | David Thompson |
37 | Curtis Stone |
38 | Joachim Splichal |
39 | Victor Scargle |
40 | Michel Roux |
41 | Paul Rankin |
42 | John Torode |
43 | Jason Peppler |
44 | Jamie Oliver |
45 | Sara Moulton |
46 | Rokusaburo Michiba |
47 | Alex Mackay |
48 | Dave Lieberman |
49 | Masahiko Kobe |
50 | Raymond Jorna |
51 | Madhur Jaffrey |
52 | Valentina Harris |
53 | David Halls |
54 | Keith Floyd |
55 | Raffaele Esposito |
56 | Paula Deen |
57 | Elizabeth David |
58 | Christine Cushing |
59 | Daniel Clifford |
60 | Vic Cherikoff |
61 | Chen Kenichi |
62 | Scott Bryan |
63 | Greg Brooks |
64 | Jonnie Boer |
65 | Paul Bertolli |
66 | Simone Beck |
67 | Mario Batali |
68 | Jehane Benoît |
69 | Heston Blumenthal |
70 | Danny Boome |
71 | Alton Brown |
72 | Robert Carrier |
73 | Sam Choy |
74 | Juan Carlos Cruz |
75 | Lorenzo Delmonico |
76 | Patrick D’ Amico |
77 | Tyler Florence |
78 | Anette Grecchi Gray |
79 | Pierre Hermé |
80 | Alexandra Jamieson |
81 | Sandra Lee |
82 | Bernard Loiseau |
83 | Prosper Montagné |
84 | Raul Musibay |
85 | Alain Passard |
86 | Ewald Plachutta |
87 | Wolfgang Puck |
88 | Hiroyuki Sakai |
89 | Jacques Pépin |
90 | Kurt Massé |
91 | Graham Kerr |
92 | Thomas Keller |
93 | Martha Lloyd |
94 | Ainsley Harriott |
95 | Ina Garten |
96 | Todd English |
97 | Cat Cora |
98 | Chen Kenmin |
99 | Paul Bocuse |
100 | Michael Barry |
101 | Bobby Flay |
102 | Rob Feenie |
103 | Tarla Dalal |
104 | Anne Burrell |
105 | Rick Bayless |
106 | Michael Chiarello |
107 | Alain Ducasse |
108 | Ken Hom |
109 | Peter Gordon |
110 | Nobu Matsuhisa |
111 | Nick Nairn |
112 | Gary Rhodes |
113 | Helmut Thieltges |
114 | Clemens Wilmenrod |
115 | Stephen Yan |
116 | François Vatel |
117 | Pierre Wynants |
118 | Giada De Laurentiis |
119 | Stéphanie Tatin |
120 | Alexis Soyer |
121 | Joël Robuchon |
122 | Susur Lee |
123 | Paul Prudhomme |
124 | Ming Tsai |
125 | Kevin Woodford |
126 | Tom Colicchio |
127 | Neil Perry |
128 | Martin Yan |
129 | Rick Stein |
130 | Anthony Bourdain |
Note that this is not a list made by referring to any sort of rankings or votes. The list of the names above is incomplete and the names are just randomly placed. Eating meals prepared by any of these masters would certainly be a memorable experience. You are always welcome to let us know about your favorite chef in the comment section.