Floyd Cardoz

Specialty:

New Indian cuisine

The New York restaurant scene would be a vastly different place if Floyd Cardoz had continued studying biochemistry rather than switching to catering school. While the switch may have shocked family and friends at the time, the culinary world is all the better for it.

Cathal Armstrong

This Dublin native values the local farmland he uses to make tasty dishes at his restaurants in Virginia.

Specialty:

American regional cuisine

Born into a family with a passion for food and travel, Cathal Armstrong grew up in Dublin, Ireland, where he spent his days in the family’s fruit and vegetable garden. Through the Armstrong family’s travel business, young Cathal was exposed to different cultures and cuisines throughout Europe.

Delia Smith

(born June 18, 1941) is a British television chef, known for her interest in food and teaching basic cookery.In 1969 Delia became cookery writer for The Daily Mirror, with her first piece featuring kipper pâté, beef in beer and cheesecake. In 1972 she started writing for London's Evening Standard. She rose to fame teaching cookery on a television show, Family Fare (1973–75).

Jamie Oliver (born May 27, 1975), also known as the Naked Chef, is a British celebrity chef.

He grew up in a small Essex village called Clavering. He formed the band Scarlet Division with Leigh Haggerwood in 1989. His first TV break came in 1996 when he was "discovered" by television producer – Pat Llewellyn – while working at the River Café in London. She saw him on a documentary called "Christmas at the River Café" – and recognised his star potential immediately.

Gordon Ramsay

(born November 8, 1966) is one of Britain's highest profile chefs. He is one of only three chefs in the country to maintain three Michelin stars for their restaurant (the others being Heston Blumenthal and Michel Roux).

Gordon was born in Scotland but was brought up in England after his family moved to Stratford-upon-Avon. He played football as teenager for Oxford United F.C.'s youth side and was spotted by a scout for Rangers. He completed trials for the Scottish club and became a professional player at the age of 15. After suffering a knee injury that left him unable to regain full fitness he was released from the club.

Gordon Ramsay

(born November 8, 1966) is one of Britain's highest profile chefs. He is one of only three chefs in the country to maintain three Michelin stars for their restaurant (the others being Heston Blumenthal and Michel Roux).