The concept of the celebrity chef has exploded in the past century with giants of the industry like Marco Pierre White, the only person who could ever make Gordon Ramsay cry. From then on, the world has been in love with celebrity chefs, cooking shows, and anything of the sort.
I’ll never forget watching the first season of ”The Taste” with Anthony Bourdain and trying to recreate some of the dishes there – and I think the local fire department won’t forget it either.
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Let’s find out who is the best chef in the world, where their careers are at the moment, why they’re famous in the first place, and why you should visit their restaurants.
Top 10 chefs in the world
- Gordon Ramsay
- Jamie Oliver
- Gennaro Contaldo
- Wolfgang Puck
- Marco Pierre White
- Anne-Sophie Pic
- Dieter Koschina
- Dan Barber
- Björn Frantzén
- Mauro Colagreco
Gordon Ramsay
Gordon Ramsay is arguably the world’s most popular chef and often referred to as the best chef in the world. Not only is his explosive performance on his many reality shows captivating, but he is also known as one of the most ruthless chefs in the industry.
Coming from England, Gordon Ramsay is known for a wide range of dishes, the most popular of which is his signature Beef Wellington. You can find his Michelin star restaurants worldwide, the most popular of which is Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, serving french dishes in 68 Royal Hospital Rd, London.
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Jamie Oliver
Jamie Oliver is the world’s second most popular chef, and just like Gordon Ramsay, he has made his bones on public television. While far less explosive and aggressive than Ramsay, he is still regarded as one of the best chefs in the world and has several bestselling cookbooks behind him.
His signature dish is Steak Sarnie, which you can’t find at his flagship restaurant Barbecoa in 1 New Change, London.
Gennaro Contaldo
Gennaro Contaldo is Jamie Oliver’s mentor, and while he isn’t as young or snappy as his prodigy, he is still one of the most beloved and counted among the best chefs in the world. His cooking shows are plentiful, his masterclass is sought after, and his Italian cooking makes your mouth water.
His signature dishes are all Italian, and there is no single one that can stand out. You can find some of them at Passione, his restaurant located in London, UK.
Wolfgang Puck
Wolfgang Puck is a cut-throat chef with an iron-clad reputation that matches that of Gordon Ramsay. While nowhere near as popular in the public eye, he is one of the superstars in the culinary industry and one of the best chefs in the world. This fantastic chef holds two Michelin stars, which only highlights his reputation.
His signature dish is a new-age take on the Italian classic smoked salmon pizza. You can partake in some fine dining at one of his restaurants, the most popular of which is Spago Budapest, in Váci u 36, Budapest.
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Marco Pierre White
Marco Pierre White is the original celebrity chef. Known as the best chef in the world in his prime, he has fallen out of the public eye in recent years, but his legacy will live on forever.
He is a specialist in high-end Italian cuisine, which you can taste in one of his many restaurants, the most popular of which is The Box Tree, located in Ilkley, West Yorkshire. While it lacks the glamour of London, West Yorkshire is the perfect countryside location for those who want to experience the natural beauty of England.
Anne-Sophie Pic
Anne-Sophie Pic is a relatively unknown name to the average cooking fan, but she is the only female chef to have ever attained and retained a whopping three Michelin stars. She is a highly influential cook with numerous bestsellers and successful restaurants under her name, and definitely deserves her place in the list of the world’s best chefs.
Her signature dish is Berlingots, which you can find at her restaurant André, located in Valence, France. Valence is one of the most historically important cities in Europe and is crawling with a culture almost as much as it is with good food.
Dieter Koschina
Dieter Koschina is a two-time Michelin star chef that has made his bones in Vila Joya, a restaurant he has been working in for a whopping twenty-eight years. This no-nonsense chef is renowned worldwide for his mastery over new-age cooking.
He is one of the most renowned and awarded Portuguese chefs, and his presentation is his signature rather than one simple dish. If you want a taste of what Dieter is cooking, you can find it at Vila Joya in Albufeira, Portugal.
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Dan Barber
Dan Barber is a top-shelf chef renowned for his fantastic cooking and his cookbook, The Third Plate. The Third Plate has received more than a couple of awards for its unique recipes. Dan is definitely one of the best chefs in the world who has some amazing recipes up his sleeve.
If you want to learn more about what Dan Barber is cooking up, you can visit one of his restaurants, the most popular of Blue Hill, located in Pocantico Hills, New York.
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Björn Frantzén
Bjorn Frantzen is one of the few people who has successfully transitioned from a professional sports player to a chef and has made a name for himself in the culinary world.
His signature dish is the amazing House-smoked Norwegian Salmon, which you can taste at his restaurant Frantzén, located in Stockholm, Sweden. Bjorn has carved a niche for himself with this dish and is today among the world’s best chefs.
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Mauro Colagreco
Mauro Colageco is an Argentiain chef renowned for his fantastic mastery of traditional Italian cuisine. He is so good that his restaurant, Mirazur, holds a whopping three Michelin stars for their food.
His signature dish is Fish Lotus, which you can find at the aforementioned Mirazur located in Menton, France.
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There are many chefs around the world, but then there are the best of the best listed in this article. Finding out who is the world’s best chef is difficult, as there are so many fantastic candidates. Each of the chefs listed above has something unique to offer, both in their cooking style and the food they produce, and I, for one, will be trying to visit as many of these restaurants as possible.
