5 Top Famous Chefs In The World

With the increased popularity of cooking shows, more and more chefs are achieving celebrity status. A mix of personal style, signature dishes and catch phrases means these chefs are recognized the world over.

One of the first to gain star status is Emeril Lagasse. As a star of several network shows, executive chef of award winning restaurants and now a signature line of grocery items, Emeril becomes more well known every day. From humble beginnings to a worldwide cooking empire, this native of Fall River, Massachusetts has really “kicked it up a notch”.

The only female Iron Chef, Cat Cora mixes her southern roots, Greek Heritage and Asian cuisine into a fusion she calls “Hellasian”. Not just a star in the kitchen, Cora also shines in her humanitarian efforts as co-founder of Chefs for Humanity and as a spokesperson for UNICEF.

Another Iron Chef, Bobby Flay is synonymous with southwestern cuisine. Flay has become a household name because of the numerous cooking and reality shows that he hosts. He is executive chef of several famous restaurants, one of which earned a Michelin star in 2008. Bobby Flay sponsors a scholarship each year for a deserving culinary arts student.

Paula Deen’s career has gone from a small sandwich delivery service to operating a well known restaurant to becoming spokesperson for a national food company. She is the author of four southern inspired cookbooks. Paula’s sassy personality is flavored with southern charm.

No list of famous chefs would be complete without Julia Child. Her seminal work “Mastering the Art of French Cooking” brought fine dining into America’s kitchens. Her early cooking programs on public television are the foundation of today’s food themed networks. Although no longer with us, Ms. Child was the first and will always be a famous chef. Bon Apptit!