18) Marcus Wareing
Marcus Wareing first came to public attention in his role as the protégé of Gordon Ramsay.
The relationship started with Wareing working at Ramsay’s Aubergine restaurant, and ultimately operating Pétrus — which has been awarded two Michelin stars — on behalf of Gordon Ramsay Holdings (GRH) at the Berkeley Hotel in London.
However this symbiotic relationship came to an end in May 2008 when, after months of rumours concerning the Ramsay-Wareing partnership, the Berkeley Hotel confirmed it would work directly with Wareing to launch its own restaurant.
Wareing’s split from Ramsay and GRH resulted in a bitter legal battle between the three parties — but today his restaurant, Marcus Wareing at The Berkeley, has received critical acclaim and boasts two Michelin stars.
To read about Wareing’s most recent triumph over Ramsay, click here.
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Sep 1, 2009 , United Arab Emirates
Wow, Thomas Keller only at number 13 will make for an interesting top 10!
Aug 31, 2009 , United Arab Emirates
Wow, just read the first half of the top 20 celebrity chefs and i loved it - really interesting. All those chefs are an inspiration. I can't wait to see the top 10.