Synonyms of chef

chef

noun

ˈshef 

as in cook

a person who prepares food by some manner of heating

the restaurant hired a famous chef to raise the quality of its cuisine

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cook
• baker
• culinarian
• cooker
• pâtissier
• barbecuer
• griller

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of chef

Some chefs are going for their first, some are going for more and many are just trying to hold onto their cred. — Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026

Situated between Bilbao and San Sebastián, Etxebarri claims some of the world's most famous chefs as major fans of Bittor Arginzoniz, who matches the characteristics of the wood in the grill with the plants and proteins sizzling over the flames. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026

That was the message behind a lively conversation at The Chef Assembly in Charlotte, a two-day gathering of leading chefs, restaurateurs, food writers and hospitality professionals to explore conversations shaping the restaurant industry. — Evan Moore november 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2026

Don Baldosano is a 27-year-old chef who won the first Michelin Guide Young Chef Award in the Philippines last year. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026

Phrases Containing chef

• chef d'oeuvre