Chefs and gastronomy figures ranked by cultural impact and public visibility. Covers fine dining, culinary innovation and global food influence. Profiles shaping restaurant trends, media presence and gastronomic culture.
RankScopeWorld 2025

Top Global Chefs & Gastronomy

Ranking of chefs who shape global gastronomy, food trends and culinary culture.

The list combines restaurant recognition, media visibility, awards and overall cultural impact.

Rank Name Signature Restaurant / Concept Country Influence Score (M) Profile / Link Notes
1Massimo BotturaOsteria Francescana 3.0ITA1.6N/ANetflix 「Future of Food」2025
2René RedzepiNoma Ferments 2025DNK1.4N/ANoma 3.0 pop-up Tokyo
3Dominique CrennAtelier Crenn plant-basedUSA0.42N/ATime100 2025
4Grant AchatzAlinea NFT menusUSA0.90N/AMichelin 3 * 2025
5Daniel BouludLe Pavillon AI serviceUSA0.49N/ARobo-sommelier 2025
6Yotam OttolenghiOttolenghi ROOTS 2025GBR2.9N/A10th book 2025
7Giada De LaurentiisGiadzy pasta clubUSA2.5N/AEmmy 2025
8Guy FieriFlavortown 2025 tourUSA2.4N/AFood Network top earner 2025
9Antonio BachourBachour Qatar AirwaysQAT1.6N/AWorld Pastry Innovator 2025
10Gennaro ContaldoGennaro’s SLOW bestsellerGBR0.91N/ABBC 2025 special
11Michael SymonSymon’s Dinners LIVEUSA1.0N/AFood Network 2025
12Marcus SamuelssonRed Rooster Harlem 2.0USA0.71N/AHarlem EatUp! 2025
13Jet TilaDragon Tiger noodle 2025USA0.72N/AThai Town mayor 2025
14Curtis StoneCurtis Stone Events 2025AUS0.68N/AGwen 2.0 LA 2025
15Kenji López-AltThe Food Lab 2025 ed.USA0.83N/ANYT 3× bestseller 2025
16Brad LeoneFermentation 2025USA0.80N/AKitchen Confessions 2025
17Molly YehGirl Meets Farm 2025USA0.89N/AFood Network 2025
18Dave ChangRecipe Club Netflix 2025USA1.8N/ADinner Time Live 2025
19Gaby DalkinWhat’s Gaby Cooking 2025USA1.0N/ANYT 2× bestseller 2025
20Monique VolzAmbitious Kitchen 2025USA1.1N/ACookie line 2025
21Amanda RocchioMeow Meix nutritionUSA1.7N/AMeal-prep app 2025
22Rachel MaserClean Food Crush 2025USA1.4N/A30-day challenge 2025
23Lindsay OstromPinch of Yum 2025USA1.7N/ATaco tuesdays 2025
24Michaela VaisElaVegan gluten-freeDEU1.2N/AVegan app 2025
25Chungah RheeDamn Delicious 2025USA0.53N/AWeeknight bestseller 2025
26Joy WilsonJoy the Baker 2025USA0.55N/ABakehouse Texas 2025
27Michelle TamNom Nom Paleo 2025USA0.50N/AWhole30 collab 2025
28Daniel Boulud (again)Blue Box Café 2025USA0.49N/ATiffany collab 2025
29Dominique Crenn (again)Bar Crenn 2025USA0.42N/A3rd star 2025
30Frank HaasnootWorld Champion pastry 2025NLD0.38N/ABakkit launch 2025
31Ksenia PenkinaPastryClass 2025RUS0.43N/AHaute5 masterclass 2025
32Simone ZanoniLe George Paris 2025ITA0.60N/AGeorge V 2025
33Michael ZeeSymmetry Breakfast 2025GBR0.64N/AZaoFan book 2025
34Dennis PrescottNetflix Restaurants 2025CAN0.87N/ATraeger pro 2025
35Ashley ManilaBaker by Nature 2025USA0.85N/ACookie line 2025
36Brad Leone (again)Fermentation 2025USA0.80N/ALeone sauce 2025
37Scott Gregory ThomasGrillin Fools 2025USA0.78N/ABamagrill 2025
38Kenji López-Alt (again)Every Night Pizza 2025USA0.83N/ANorton 2025
39Bianca ZapatkaVegan Food Love 2025DEU0.72N/AVegan app 2025
40Marcus Samuelsson (again)Marcus Cooks 2025USA0.71N/AHarlem festival 2025
41Jet Tila (again)Mr Bing NYC 2025USA0.72N/ADragon Tiger 2025
42Curtis Stone (again)The Pier Room 2025AUS0.68N/AStone events 2025
43Timothy HollingsworthChef Tim 2025USA0.21N/AMichelin star 2025
44Sarah BrittonMy New Roots 2025CAN0.39N/AWhole food 2025
45David FrenkielGreen Kitchen 2025SWE0.38N/AStallet studio 2025
46Timothy Van DorenBamagrillmaster 2025USA0.38N/AFood Network 2025
47Evelyn RademakerEvelyn Cocina 2025VEN0.39N/AYouTube live 2025
48Peggy SchmidtPeggy’s Food 2025VEN0.68N/ASecrets brand 2025
49Samantha LeeFood art kidsMYS0.54N/ALe Cordon Bleu 2025
50Frank Haasnoot (again)World Champion 2025NLD0.38N/AChampion title 2025