The culinary world has seen a surge of new talent in 2024 and 2025, with chefs captivating audiences through innovative cuisine and engaging personalities. Here are 15 rising stars who have made significant impacts from the team at Celebrity Chef Network. Fans and foodies all over the world are interested in what these culinary savants are cooking up. The industry never sits still and while the old guard chefs are always respected masters of their craft, the emergence of the new energy of young chefs continue to steam toward the top of the public’s mind plate by plate. It is not hard to believe that these top chefs are being hired by brands to build credibility and show the broader public that the next great American chefs are available to hire for their next corporate event, tradeshow, special campaign, PR program and/or anything else a brand could utilize a celebrity chef for to build a connection with the consumer! Here are some of the best and brightest emerging celebrity chefs in the world:
- Nini Nguyen
A New Orleans native, Nini combines her Vietnamese heritage with bold Creole influences. She gained prominence after winning the first season of Last Bite Hotel and has since authored her cookbook, Đặc Biệt: An Extra-Special Vietnamese Cookbook. - Tue Nguyen (@twaydabae)
Known for her viral Vietnamese recipes, Tue’s culinary journey led her to open the Los Angeles restaurant ĐiĐi and earn a spot on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list. - Ayesha Nurdjaja
As the chef behind NYC’s Shuka and Shukette, Ayesha infuses bold Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavors into her dishes. Her dynamic approach earned her a James Beard nomination in 2022. - Olivia Tiedemann
With over 6 million followers, Olivia is a leading private chef and content creator. Her engaging videos showcase her culinary skills and have garnered significant attention. - Kelsey Barnard Clark
Winner of Top Chef Season 16, Kelsey is celebrated for her elevated Southern cuisine and charismatic presence on Food Network. - Shota Nakajima
A finalist on Top Chef: Portland, Shota is renowned for his mastery of Japanese cuisine with a modern twist. - Kristen Kish
Top Chef winner and host of Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend, Kristen brings impressive culinary expertise and leadership to the industry. - Tobias Dorzon
Transitioning from NFL to the culinary world, Tobias gained attention on Tournament of Champions with his bold flavors and high-energy cooking. - Pyet DeSpain
Winner of Gordon Ramsay’s Next Level Chef, Pyet highlights Indigenous cuisine, bringing unique perspectives to mainstream culinary conversations. - Eric Adjepong
Known for incorporating West African flavors, Eric has leveraged his Top Chef fame into hosting roles and cookbook projects. - Tiffani Faison
A Top Chef alum, Tiffani has reinvented herself as a fierce competitor and judge on Food Network, becoming a staple in food television. - Brooke Williamson
With back-to-back victories on Tournament of Champions, Brooke has solidified her status as a top culinary competitor and judge. - Keem Hughley
A rising force in plant-based and modern soul food, Keem gained a massive following after appearing on Netflix’s Pressure Cooker. - Mei Lin
Since winning Top Chef, Mei has been redefining casual dining with creative, high-quality fast food at her restaurant, Daybird. - Brooke Baevsky (ChefBae)
As a private chef to A-list celebrities like Meghan Markle and Adam Sandler, Brooke crafts elaborate menus featuring dishes like $2,000 pizzas with exotic ingredients. Her commitment to catering to diverse dietary needs and her philanthropic efforts have endeared her to both industry professionals and food enthusiasts.
These chefs are celebrated for their culinary innovation, engaging personalities, and contributions to the evolving food landscape, making them favorites among industry professionals and food enthusiasts alike.
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