There are some chefs who can leave a lasting impression on people with their exceptional culinary skills. Amid all the talented chefs, some have become celebrities in their own right. They are usually the ones who have an excellent mix of talent, experience, and skills in presentation.
Owing to their global popularity, they may often appear in your news feeds and television channels. Here are the top celebrity chefs with a massive fan-following worldwide:
1. Gordon Ramsay
He is undoubtedly the world’s most popular celebrity chef. Today, this Scottish-born chef has made his way to the television screens across the world. His signature restaurant called Restaurant Gordon Ramsay is located in London. It is a three-star Michelin-starred restaurant and has managed to hold this position since 2001.
In 2006, Queen Elizabeth II appointed him an Officer of the Order of the British Empire. He became the world’s 35th highest-earning celebrity in 2019. Most of his earnings are from his popular shows on television, such as Hell’s Kitchen and MasterChef.
2. Michael Caines
Yet another celebrated chef from the UK, Michael Caines hails from Devon, England. In 2017, he opened a luxurious country house and hotel called Lympstone Manor. It is located in East Devon and has been built around a historic 18th-century estate. He then dedicated the next three years of his life to transforming this Georgian mansion.
Today, it has become one of the world-class destinations for those who love food. In just six months after its opening, Lympstone Manor earned a Michelin star. Later, he made several appearances on television shows such as MasterChef. It would surprise you that he has done all of this one-handed. He had lost his right arm in an accident that happened in 1990s.
3. Guy Fieri
This American celebrity chef appears in several popular shows such as Diners and Guy’s Big Bite. An Emmy award winner, Fieri has also written many cookbooks and owns over 70 restaurants. Although he doesn’t have a Michelin star to his name, he has won many accolades.
He signed a $80-million contract for three years with the Food Network in 2021. This made him cable television’s highest-paid chef, which is something he can be proud of.
4. Giada De Laurentiis
Born in Italy, Giada De Laurentiis grew up in Los Angeles. By becoming a student of Le Cordon Bleu, Paris, she got a great start in the cooking industry. De Laurentiis has featured on the shows of Food Network throughout her career. They include Giada’s Weekend Getaways, Chefography, and Behind the Bash.
She has won three Daytime Emmy awards for her outstanding work on television. Today, she is arguably the world’s most popular female chef. De Laurentiis has also authored several cookbooks, which include Everyday Italian Recipes.
5. Jamie Oliver
Jamie Oliver is well-known for his casual and more relaxed approach to the contemporary cuisine. He is also the second best-selling author in the United Kingdom. Oliver was also the voice of the health inspector in the 2007 movie, Ratatouille. This British celebrity chef has appeared in over 30 series, including Jamie’s Kitchen and Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution.