Auguste Escoffier was a renowned French chef and culinary writer. He modernized and codified French cuisine in the early 20th century.
Julia Child was an American chef, author, and TV personality. Her TV show 'The French Chef' introduced French cuisine to American households.
Ferran Adrià is a Spanish chef known for his innovative techniques at elBulli restaurant, which was ranked as one of the world's best restaurants.
Alice Waters is an American chef and the founder of Chez Panisse restaurant. She's a pioneer of the farm-to-table movement in the US.
Gordon Ramsay is a British chef, restaurateur, and TV personality. He's known for his fiery temperament and multiple Michelin-starred restaurants.
Massimo Bottura is an Italian chef and owner of Osteria Francescana. He's recognized for his avant-garde approach to Italian cuisine.
Heston Blumenthal is a British chef known for his experimental and scientific approach to cooking. His restaurant, The Fat Duck, has three Michelin stars.
Cristina Bowerman is an American-born chef known for her innovative approach to Italian cuisine. She's the chef-owner of Glass Hostaria in Rome.
Yotam Ottolenghi is an Israeli-British chef, restaurateur, and cookbook author. He's known for his vibrant, vegetable-centric dishes.
Marcus Samuelsson is an Ethiopian-Swedish chef and restaurateur. His cuisine blends Swedish, African, and American influences.