# 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?

*By YPB Team · Published April 10, 2026 · https://youpick.best/ranking/who-is-the-best-chef-or-cooking-show-host-turned-actor*

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## Current results (no votes yet)

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.

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