Thursday, November 4, 2010

10 Most Famous Chefs in the World

Ever wonder who the most famous chefs in the world are?  You might be surprised!

We summed up the number of people searching Google for specific celebrity chefs. World-renowned French chef and
restaurateur Joël Robuchon didn't even make the top 10 list.  Jamie Oliver, aka The Naked Chef, was far and away the most searched for chef on the Internet.

Here's our full list of the 10 most searched for chefs on the Internet.

Jamie Oliver Jamie Oliver - The Naked Chef

Jamie Oliver is frequently nicknamed The Naked Chef, is an English chef best known for his growing list of food-focused television shows.  Oliver is also an active opponent of the use of processed foods in national schools

Gordon Ramsey Gordon Ramsey - Hell's Kitchen
Gordon Ramsay is a British chef who currently ranks 3rd in the world in terms of Michelin Stars behind Joël Robuchon and Alain Ducasse.  He's on Hell's Kitchen.
Rachael Ray Rachael Ray - Food Network Queen
Rachael Ray hosts the TV show Rachael Rayand two Food Network shows, 30 Minute Mealsand Rachael Ray's Tasty Travels. Rachael Ray has also written several cookbooks based on her 30 Minute Meals concept.
Bobby Flay Bobby Flay - BBQ Throw Down
Bobby Flay is the owner and executive chef of eight restaurants and has appeared on 8 different cooking television shows.  Flay has also competed on Iron Chef.
Wolfgang Puck Wolfgang Puck - Restarant Tycoon
Wolfgang Puck is an Austrian celebrity chef now based in Los Angeles. Wolfgang Puck owns a collection of restaurants, catering services, cookbooks and licensed products.
Giada De Laurentiis Giada De Laurentiis - Everyday Italian
Giada De Laurentiis is an Italian American chef and the current host of the Food Network programs Everyday ItalianBehind the Bash,Giada's Weekend GetawaysGiada in Paradise, and Giada at Home.
Sandra Lee Sandra Lee - Semi Homemade Cooking Author
Sandra Lee is best-known for her "Semi-Homemade" cooking concept. She describes the philosophy as "70% store-bought/ready-made products accompanied by 30% fresh and creative touches, allowing you to take 100% of the credit."
Mario Batali Mario Batali - Iron Chef champion
Mario Batali is one of the most accomplished 'Iron Chefs'.  He can whip up a 3 course meal faster than you can peel a potato.
Emeril Lagasse Emeril Lagasse - "Kick it up a notch"
Emeril Lagasse is best known for his Food Network shows Emeril Live and Essence of Emeril as well as catchphrases such as “Kick it up a notch!” and “BAM!”
Jacques Pepin Jacques Pepin - Famed French chef
Jacques Pepin  is an award-winning French chef, television personality, and author working in the United States.



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