Ever heard of celebrity chefs? They are all over the media, making guest appearances on television show, hosting their own food shows, or signing cookery books at the local book house. To cut the long story short, these chefs are celebrities in their own rights. Below listed are three influential chef celebrities, who in their unique way have left a legacy behind. So without further ado, let us kick this thing up a notch and look at a handful of influential celebrity chefs. Find out why these men are at the top of their game.

Anthony Bourdain

If you have seen this man in action, you will know he isn't anything like the typical supercilious celeb chef who is into fine dining and gourmet eating. Instead, this accomplished chef, a graduate from Culinary Institute of America (CIA) and a bestselling author, who has worked in professional kitchen all across the globe, is an adventurer who takes more delight in exploring the culinary underbelly than in playing the role of a snooty chef.

Mario Batali

The jolly, warm and portly Italian chef who’s great fun to be around, Mario Batali is best known for his simple yet scrumptious Italian delicacies prepared using the freshest and best ingredients. The chef who taught the world never to overcomplicate a recipe and never to compromise on the ingredients is indeed a name to laud for. Host of several cooker shows and author of four cookbooks, he is indeed a celebrity chef to reckon with.

Bobby Flay

If you were fond of BBQ, then you would definitely know Bobby Flay, the flame-haired iron chef who happens to be one among the bigwig chefs of America. An accomplished chef, who has earned quite a name for himself at the age of seventeen, is best feted for his fusion food that combines southwestern cuisines with international flavors. Watching him in action is a real treat and any one who has watched his show on Food Network will vouch for that.

All of these chefs have an infectious passion for cooking that will surely leave your ticker growling and taste buds salivating.

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