Who is the best chef or cooking show host turned actor?

These culinary stars traded kitchens for cameras — from scripted dramas and sitcoms to surprise blockbuster cameos. Who served up the best performance outside the kitchen?

1

Gordon Ramsay

Celebrity chef who has appeared in New Girl, The Simpsons, and the film Love's Kitchen.

2

Matty Matheson

Celebrity chef who landed a major recurring acting role as Neil Fak in FX's hit series The Bear.

3

Anthony Bourdain

Chef and TV host who appeared as himself explaining CDOs in the Oscar-winning film The Big Short.

4

Guy Fieri

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives host who hosted the NBC game show Minute to Win It for two seasons.

5

Bobby Flay

Celebrity chef who made acting cameos in Law & Order: SVU and Entourage.

6

Emeril Lagasse

TV chef famous for Bam! who voiced characters in animated shows and cameoed in various series.

7

Wolfgang Puck

Austrian celebrity chef who has made numerous film and TV cameos playing himself.

8

Rachael Ray

TV personality and chef who has guest-starred on various television series including 30 Rock and Sesame Street.

9

Alton Brown

Food Network star and food scientist known for scripted Good Eats segments and various acting cameos.

10

Martha Stewart

Lifestyle guru and TV host who appeared in Bad Moms Christmas, The First Wives Club, and various comedy cameos.

11

Nigella Lawson

British food writer and TV host who has made appearances in various entertainment programs.

12

David Chang

Momofuku founder and Netflix host who has appeared in various entertainment TV shows.

13

Robert Irvine

Restaurant: Impossible host and former Royal Navy chef who has made various TV acting appearances.