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The most popular chefs in the UK right now
These are the names currently dominating the headlines in chefs — the stars on everyone's lips right now.
Updated 18 Apr 2026 10:20
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Heston Blumenthal
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Debuts at #6 this week
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Nigella Lawson
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Debuts at #7 this week
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Clare Smyth
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Gennaro Contaldo
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Debuts at #9 this week
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Gino DAcampo
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Debuts at #10 this week
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John Whaite
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Debuts at #11 this week
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Marcus Wareing
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Debuts at #12 this week
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Nigel Slater
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Sat Bains
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Yotam Ottolenghi
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The most popular chefs right now
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