The world's top chefs have enjoyed star status since well before the arrival of television. In days gone by Europe's aristocratic houses, popes and cardinals used to compete for celebrity chefs of the day, paying them lavishly compared to the rest of their servants. Today, celebrity chefs reach us through TV, YouTube and books. Here are some of the brightest stars on our food firmament – some might say they’re the most popular chefs in the world today:
Snapshot Survey
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Please subscribe for your personalized newsletter:
Successfully subscribed!
Thank you for subscribing! Check your inbox for personalized content.
1. Jamie Oliver
/filters:quality(70)/content/fv/as/q54sjk1857cdad83e8dde221193140_600x749.jpg)
Jamie Oliver has made it his mission to inspire new generations of British chefs. He is listed as one of the richest men in Britain, having numerous TV shows under his belt (The Naked Chef, aired in 1999 was the first) and 16 cookery books. He owns 28 restaurants around the globe and specialises in Italian cuisine.
Absolutely! Many of them have recipes that don't require fancy or expensive ingredients. You can serve up gourmet meals without breaking the bank!
Oh, there are so many amazing ones! You have folks like Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver, and Nigella Lawson who all have fantastic recipes out there.
I think it's their unique flair and expertise. They've mastered their craft and often offer twists on classic dishes that make them extra scrumptious!
It really depends on your comfort in the kitchen. Some can be super easy, while others might be a bit of a challenge. But hey, isn't that part of the fun?
A signature dish is a recipe a chef is known for, like their masterpiece. Trying them out can be such an exciting way to explore new flavors and techniques!
2. Nigella Lawson
/filters:quality(70)/content/mw/gh/ymdz5q8h57cdad9fd9f45830953783_480x480.jpg)
Nigella Lawson does not hold a formal qualification as a chef or own a chain of restaurants, but wrote a series of cookery books and presented equally successfully on TV. Worldwide she has sold 6 million books. Her How to be a Domestic Goddess cookery book won the British Book Award for Author of the Year when it was published.
***
With her effortlessly chic approach and relatable cooking style, Nigella Lawson has become a beloved fixture in home kitchens. Her culinary broadcasts are seasoned with personal anecdotes and a philosophy that celebrates the pleasure of eating, presenting cooking as an accessible and enjoyable activity rather than a chore. Whether she’s sensually drizzling chocolate on a decadent cake or casually whipping up a hearty stew, Lawson's recipes resonate with beginners and seasoned cooks alike, making her an ideal mentor for anyone looking to infuse their cooking with both simplicity and indulgence. Her charismatic screen presence turns every episode into a culinary adventure that's part instruction, part entertainment.
Absolutely! Many of them have recipes that don't require fancy or expensive ingredients. You can serve up gourmet meals without breaking the bank!
Oh, there are so many amazing ones! You have folks like Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver, and Nigella Lawson who all have fantastic recipes out there.
I think it's their unique flair and expertise. They've mastered their craft and often offer twists on classic dishes that make them extra scrumptious!
It really depends on your comfort in the kitchen. Some can be super easy, while others might be a bit of a challenge. But hey, isn't that part of the fun?
A signature dish is a recipe a chef is known for, like their masterpiece. Trying them out can be such an exciting way to explore new flavors and techniques!
3. Wolfgang Puck
/filters:quality(70)/content/tw/ik/l7ho62e957cdadec89cf6809756102_600x600.jpg)
Having worked in Austria and France, Wolfgang moved to the US at the age of 24, where he settled in Los Angeles. Soon after he gained the attention of Hollywood's A-listers. Wolfgang's business empire is valued at over $500 million. He now owns 21 restaurants and Wolfgang Puck cafes.
Absolutely! Many of them have recipes that don't require fancy or expensive ingredients. You can serve up gourmet meals without breaking the bank!
Oh, there are so many amazing ones! You have folks like Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver, and Nigella Lawson who all have fantastic recipes out there.
I think it's their unique flair and expertise. They've mastered their craft and often offer twists on classic dishes that make them extra scrumptious!
It really depends on your comfort in the kitchen. Some can be super easy, while others might be a bit of a challenge. But hey, isn't that part of the fun?
A signature dish is a recipe a chef is known for, like their masterpiece. Trying them out can be such an exciting way to explore new flavors and techniques!
4. Gordon Ramsay
/filters:quality(70)/content/hx/c2/dd61msa157cdae111882c157725710_600x600.jpg)
As the first chef from Scotland to win three coveted Michelin stars, Gordon Ramsay can look back on 16 Michelin star wins for his international signature restaurants in total. Renown for demanding culinary perfection, he is also famous for his fiery temper. He has presented shows like "Kitchen Nightmares", "Hell's Kitchen" and "Master Chef", that have stayed in viewers' memory not only for their delicious recipes but also for Gordon's rich "blue" vocabulary.
Absolutely! Many of them have recipes that don't require fancy or expensive ingredients. You can serve up gourmet meals without breaking the bank!
Oh, there are so many amazing ones! You have folks like Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver, and Nigella Lawson who all have fantastic recipes out there.
I think it's their unique flair and expertise. They've mastered their craft and often offer twists on classic dishes that make them extra scrumptious!
It really depends on your comfort in the kitchen. Some can be super easy, while others might be a bit of a challenge. But hey, isn't that part of the fun?
A signature dish is a recipe a chef is known for, like their masterpiece. Trying them out can be such an exciting way to explore new flavors and techniques!
As part of taking control over your health and wellbeing, it's important to pay attention to the amount of sugar you consume daily. Did you ever wonder how many grams of sugar are in a teaspoon? Understanding this can help you make healthier choices and avoid those sneaky sugars that add up throughout the day. No doubt, your body will thank you!
5. Heston Blumenthal
/filters:quality(70)/content/na/ee/wscmidtp57cdae4dea819981935244_600x586.jpg)
The English celebrity chef is predominantly famous for his scientific approach to cooking and unusual food combinations. He began with ice cream experiments, inventing bacon and egg ice cream (breakfast in a cone), inspiring a whole new generation of cooks with his scientific understanding of food. He owns four restaurants: the Fat Duck with 3 Michelin stars was voted the number one restaurant in the world. He also appears in his own TV shows and writes cookery books.
Absolutely! Many of them have recipes that don't require fancy or expensive ingredients. You can serve up gourmet meals without breaking the bank!
Oh, there are so many amazing ones! You have folks like Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver, and Nigella Lawson who all have fantastic recipes out there.
I think it's their unique flair and expertise. They've mastered their craft and often offer twists on classic dishes that make them extra scrumptious!
It really depends on your comfort in the kitchen. Some can be super easy, while others might be a bit of a challenge. But hey, isn't that part of the fun?
A signature dish is a recipe a chef is known for, like their masterpiece. Trying them out can be such an exciting way to explore new flavors and techniques!
Gallery Spotlight
Save and share the images that inspire you. Tag @allwomenstalk to get featured.
Save
6. Guy Fieri
/filters:quality(70)/content/lp/vy/tr4dhd6k57cdae870bc70332580501_600x600.jpg)
TV shows The Next Food Network Star and Guy's Big Bite on Food Network attract more male viewers than any other shown on the network. Guy published two books, both New York Times bestsellers, which has helped him to amass an estimated $8 million so far.
Absolutely! Many of them have recipes that don't require fancy or expensive ingredients. You can serve up gourmet meals without breaking the bank!
Oh, there are so many amazing ones! You have folks like Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver, and Nigella Lawson who all have fantastic recipes out there.
I think it's their unique flair and expertise. They've mastered their craft and often offer twists on classic dishes that make them extra scrumptious!
It really depends on your comfort in the kitchen. Some can be super easy, while others might be a bit of a challenge. But hey, isn't that part of the fun?
A signature dish is a recipe a chef is known for, like their masterpiece. Trying them out can be such an exciting way to explore new flavors and techniques!
7. Marco Pierre White
/filters:quality(70)/content/sr/qf/xczxhzi057cdaec528a9e069854790_600x600.jpg)
Marco Pierre White, now the Godfather of contemporary British cuisine, was the youngest chef to ever be awarded three Michelin stars, which he received aged 33. He was Gordon Ramsay's mentor - two peas in a pod - for British celebrity chef Marco is also known for his fiery temper. He was head chef in the "Hell's Kitchen" TV program and has published several cookery books, including Wild Food From Land And Sea and White Heat.
Absolutely! Many of them have recipes that don't require fancy or expensive ingredients. You can serve up gourmet meals without breaking the bank!
Oh, there are so many amazing ones! You have folks like Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver, and Nigella Lawson who all have fantastic recipes out there.
I think it's their unique flair and expertise. They've mastered their craft and often offer twists on classic dishes that make them extra scrumptious!
It really depends on your comfort in the kitchen. Some can be super easy, while others might be a bit of a challenge. But hey, isn't that part of the fun?
A signature dish is a recipe a chef is known for, like their masterpiece. Trying them out can be such an exciting way to explore new flavors and techniques!
8. Emeril Lagasse
/filters:quality(70)/content/zy/ro/hs0q155257cdaf2891091884922077_600x749.jpg)
Worth more than $70 million, Emeril Lagasse opened his first restaurant in 1990. Now he owns several restaurants, has published a series of cookery books, has his own cookware brand and is in charge of a charitable foundation. His TV shows, Essence of Emeril and Emeril Live for example, are among the most popular TV shows on Food Network.
Absolutely! Many of them have recipes that don't require fancy or expensive ingredients. You can serve up gourmet meals without breaking the bank!
Oh, there are so many amazing ones! You have folks like Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver, and Nigella Lawson who all have fantastic recipes out there.
I think it's their unique flair and expertise. They've mastered their craft and often offer twists on classic dishes that make them extra scrumptious!
It really depends on your comfort in the kitchen. Some can be super easy, while others might be a bit of a challenge. But hey, isn't that part of the fun?
A signature dish is a recipe a chef is known for, like their masterpiece. Trying them out can be such an exciting way to explore new flavors and techniques!
9. Anthony Bourdain
/filters:quality(70)/content/qd/ut/gblv77m557cdaf83c3c63643025314_600x600.jpg)
Anthony was the executive chef of Brasserie Les Halles in New York, before he embarked on a successful career in TV, where he presented cookery shows like No Reservations and The Layover on Travel Channel. He also published cookery books like Kitchen Confidential and Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly.
Absolutely! Many of them have recipes that don't require fancy or expensive ingredients. You can serve up gourmet meals without breaking the bank!
Oh, there are so many amazing ones! You have folks like Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver, and Nigella Lawson who all have fantastic recipes out there.
I think it's their unique flair and expertise. They've mastered their craft and often offer twists on classic dishes that make them extra scrumptious!
It really depends on your comfort in the kitchen. Some can be super easy, while others might be a bit of a challenge. But hey, isn't that part of the fun?
A signature dish is a recipe a chef is known for, like their masterpiece. Trying them out can be such an exciting way to explore new flavors and techniques!
10. Julia Child (died in 2004), US
/filters:quality(70)/content/mb/t6/w1b5jk3i57cdafc150c06015708078_600x600.jpg)
Her influence on American cooking is undisputed. She made French cuisine accessible to the general public, having trained at the Le Cordon Bleu cookery school in Paris. In 1963, she became a household name when her cookery show, The French Chef, was broadcast. Several TV shows and cookery books followed, before the late Julia Child received the highest honour the French government can bestow on non-French citizens, the Légion d’Honneur.
Celebrity chefs clearly have come a long way since Scappi, the personal chef of Pope Pius IV and Pius V, published 1,000 recipes in the world's first recipe book in the 16th century! Who is your fave celebrity chef?
Snapshot Survey
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Please subscribe for your personalized newsletter:
Successfully subscribed!
Thank you for subscribing! Check your inbox for personalized content.
Comments
sandyroerish: Yeah, why wasn't Rachel Ray on the list!!!!
Ritchie: I dont like Hestons style of cooking. He ponces around too much. Food shouldnt be played with. All the syuff you add fo basic food is to enhance flavours. Like a Sunday Beef roast, should be taken care when preparing, with Love and care. Everything from not over boiling the veg tot the centre piece, the meat. That was just an example of a basic meal can taste amazing with some basic rules and learning the science of food temperature and food cell structure.
Ritchie: See I didnt make any mistajes
The: Yea I saw that one, his face after every joke was so funny. I loved the peepholes one and the one about the selfie.
The: I also want to learn how to dance without tripping over a wire or something and injuring someone.
The: @ritchie did u see his video of him making food on thanksgiving I think. It was funny and no he can't cook but he can tell u how to control ur farts. Lol.
The: Honestly the posts here r too good. And it is too time consuming.
The: Yea he is on YouTube and he is hilarious.
Ritchie: You gently crack in the edge of a bowl, or get a man jn your life that can teach you how to cook.
The: I can't even crack a egg without spilling it on my clothes ....
:
Add allwomenstalk.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search.EST 2005
Evolve. Empower. Elevate.
- Creators on the platform
- 3,000+
- Total social reach
- 12M+
- Features published
- 100K+
New Earn badges & level up while you read
Create your profile. Earn badges. Level up your reading.
Join Allwomenstalk to track your streaks, collect badges, and earn XP for the things you already do—reading, sharing, and taking quizzes.
- 🔥Daily streaks with gentle boosts for 3, 7, and 30 days.
- 🏅Collect badges like Reader I–III, Socialite, and Quiz Ace.
- ⚡️Earn XP for reads, deep reads, likes, comments, and shares.
It’s free. Takes 30 seconds. Already have an account? Sign in.
Feedback Junction
Where Thoughts and Opinions Converge