10 Best Chefs in the World

Cooking is an art, and chefs know it best. These culinary artists can add taste to any bland dish. Their game of ingredients always remains on point. From experimenting with varied ingredients and cooking a mouth-watering meal to mixing two cuisines and creating their own signature dish – Chefs know how to do it.

The top chefs of the world understand that the art of cooking is intricate. Each dish made by them is sure to give you a gastronomical experience like never before. They come up with something that not only soothes your taste buds but remains with you for a long, long time.

Who Are The Best Chefs in the World?

Dear foodies, we have rounded up the best chefs in the world. Make sure you try eating at least one dish made by them.

1. Alain Ducasse 

He has earned 21 Michelin stars in his entire career; he is also a proud owner of various restaurants that serve the most lip-smacking food. Alain Ducasse is one of the best chefs the world has today.

His career speaks volumes about his success. He has opened around 34 restaurants worldwide, three of which have been awarded 3 Michelin stars. He is known for delivering the most delicious meals, specifically inspired by French cuisine. If you are a fan of French food, you know where to go! Interestingly, his food was also served to the astronauts in the ISS back in 2015.

2. Gordon Ramsay 

The name is familiar, and the face too. Gordon Ramsay is one of the most famous chefs in the world – thanks to his exposure on TV. Apart from his hot temperament, he is known for cooking some of the most mouth-water recipes from British Cuisine.

He has earned 16 Michelin stars in his cooking career, and his name is associated with 20 restaurants throughout the world. From taste to flavors to presentation – everything about his food is worth the hype. Hop into his main restaurant in Chelsea – you will return being full.

3. Sabrina Ghayour 

This female chef from the Middle East has become a famous household name, thanks to her art of cooking. She has penned a series of food books – Persiana to be the most popular. Sabrina Ghayour is among the top chefs worldwide whose recipes will lift your mood.

Interestingly, she is a self-taught culinary artist. Her recipes have a touch of Middle-Eastern flavors and being a connoisseur of them, you must not give a second thought in trying her dishes. She puts her distinct touch to create her recipes, which become a big hit among the foodies at large.

4. Yannick Alleno

This French chef has bagged 10 Michelin Stars in his career, and he directs 18 restaurants across the world. All his achievements are proof of his fine culinary skills. He owns Alleno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen – one of the oldest restaurants in Paris. Last year, Yannick Alleno’s restaurant became the most star-rated independent establishment worldwide.

To boast more about his culinary achievements, he has been carrying out research and development on French Cuisine. He has also started his own culinary movement – Modern Cuisine.

5. Thomas Keller 

Thomas Keller has 7 Michelin Stars in his constellation. He is considered the most decorated chef in the States and is the only American chef to hold all six out of seven stars simultaneously.

His restaurant, The French Laundry, has been named the best restaurant on the planet on two occasions. His cooking style is mostly inspired by French cuisine, following which he has maintained a good name for himself in France as well. He deserves to be on the list of the best ones in the business.

6. Pierre Gagnaire 

He has devoted his life to winning the highest recognition for the chefs. After all, his count of Michelin stars in his entire career is 14. Pierre Gagnaire, the passionate chef started spending a lot of time in the kitchen since childhood. His love for ingredients, flavors, and recipes soon made him successful in the culinary industry.

He received his first Michelin star when he was 26 years old, and there has been no stopping since then. His style of cooking is French. He always presents traditional French cuisines with his own twist. At present, he directs 18 restaurants throughout the world.

7. Gaggan Anand 

The Punjabi lad comes straight from the land of flavors and spices. This culinary expert has been on the top of the restaurant charts in Bangkok for a very long time now. The diner named that he opened recently is worth all the accolades. We promise you will revisit this restaurant again and again.

He calls his emblematic preparation, Lick it Up – meaning you will keep it licking up to the plate. With the best ingredients, flavors, and his own creativity, he deserves all the hype and popularity that he enjoys today. If you are fond of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors, his recipes will stay with you forever.

8. Anne-Sophie Pic 

She had earned the Best Female Chef award back in 2011 and has established herself as the Queen of French Cuisine. Anne-Sophie Pic is one of the most popular chefs in the world. Her family restaurant Maison Pic has gained three Michelin Stars.

She owes this success to her father and grandfather and calls them her inspiration. Her signature dish Berlingots is a celebrity favorite. Her cooking style is discreet and delectable.

9. Andreas Caminada 

According to him, every meal is a journey of sensations. This passionate chef has bagged 7 Michelin stars in his cooking career. He bypasses the traditional paths of European cooking and creates some of the most delicious recipes.

The Chef has chosen a low-key old Schauenstein Castle in a small Switzerland town to serve his delectable preparations. He uses basic ingredients and turns them into savory dishes. One of the highlights of his cooking is that he combines the same product cooked in different types.

10. Jordi Cruz 

He received his first Michelin star when he was 24 years old. It made him the youngest chef in Spain and the second one to receive the award. His culinary skills and creativity are beyond admiration. He combines traditions and food with a hint of modernity and puts the most appetizing dishes on the table.

His restaurant is not only known for its luscious meals and dishes but their tempting presentation as well. The scrummy taste, beautiful presentation, and contemporary ambiance make the customers visit again and again.

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