Definition of chefnext
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

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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 See All Example Sentences for chef
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Noun
  • Too much ink has been spilled trying to convince home cooks that there are definitive pairings between sauces and pasta shapes.
    — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Other home cooks swear by vinegar, lemon juice, commercial produce washes or soap or detergent.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Many of the bakers are going with a variation of a chocolate lava cake, and at least four of them are going with the chocolate-orange flavor combination.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
  • KitchenAid Flex Edge Beater If your baker friend already has a KitchenAid mixer, this paddle scraper attachment also makes a great gift.
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026

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“Chef.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chef. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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