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. 1
   Gordon Ramsay

   Celebrity chef who has appeared in New Girl, The Simpsons, and the film Love's Kitchen.
2. 2
   Matty Matheson

   Celebrity chef who landed a major recurring acting role as Neil Fak in FX's hit series The Bear.
3. 3
   Anthony Bourdain

   Chef and TV host who appeared as himself explaining CDOs in the Oscar-winning film The Big Short.
4. 4
   Guy Fieri

   Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives host who hosted the NBC game show Minute to Win It for two seasons.
5. 5
   Bobby Flay

   Celebrity chef who made acting cameos in Law & Order: SVU and Entourage.
6. 6
   Emeril Lagasse

   TV chef famous for Bam! who voiced characters in animated shows and cameoed in various series.
7. 7
   Wolfgang Puck

   Austrian celebrity chef who has made numerous film and TV cameos playing himself.
8. 8
   Rachael Ray

   TV personality and chef who has guest-starred on various television series including 30 Rock and Sesame Street.
9. 9
   Alton Brown

   Food Network star and food scientist known for scripted Good Eats segments and various acting cameos.
10. 10
    Martha Stewart

    Lifestyle guru and TV host who appeared in Bad Moms Christmas, The First Wives Club, and various comedy cameos.
11. 11
    Nigella Lawson

    British food writer and TV host who has made appearances in various entertainment programs.
12. 12
    David Chang

    Momofuku founder and Netflix host who has appeared in various entertainment TV shows.
13. 13
    Robert Irvine

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