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Rafael Cagail

His multicultural career having brought the chef patron of two-Michelin-starred Da Terra and new, relaxed Elis to London, Rafael evokes the Brazilian approach to eating and the dizzying pace of his home town.

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Paul Ainsworth

He may have been born into hospitality, but it was a local hotel that cemented Paul Ainsworth’s love for cooking. A relentless work ethic, travels near and far and tenures under the watchful eyes of Gary Rhodes, Gordon Ramsay and Marcus Wareing eventually led to his taking over Padstow restaurant No6 – now Michelin- starred – as well as opening the doors to Caffè Rojano, The Mariners and Padstow Townhouse.

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Santiago Lastra

Born just south of Mexico City, Santiago is the man who pioneered modern Mexican cuisine in London, through the Michelin-starred KOL.

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Trevor Gulliver

An insistence on fresh produce, quality wine and a black book of favourite restaurants lie behind Trevor’s gastronomic career. But it was a meeting – or, rather, a long lunch – with Fergus Henderson that led to a lifelong friendship and the beginning of the St John legacy, whose nose-to-tail ethos changed the face of British cuisine. The St John Smithfield has held a Michelin star since 2009

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Sally Abé

Sally’s passion for food wasn’t sparked until her early adulthood, when she moved to a new city and found inspiration in the wholesome fare of a Delia Smith cookbook. Today, her portfolio spans Brett Graham’s The Ledbury and Phil Howard’s Elystan Street, rising to fame at The Harwood Arms – London’s only Michelin-starred pub. Sally’s name is now above the door of the Blue Boar and her latest venture, The Pem at the Conrad London St James hotel

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Anne-Sophie Pic

Anne-Sophie grew up in the kitchen – a three-Michelin- starred kitchen, to be exact. To much surprise, she did not originally consider a career as a chef and it was only with the passing of her father that she found herself cooking. Today, holding eight Michelin stars across five restaurants, Anne-Sophie is one of the most highly regarded chefs in the world.

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Jacob Kenedy

Everything Jacob cooks stems from his family roots. After stints in the kitchens of acclaimed Moro and Boulevard, plus travels through Rome and New Orleans, Jacob opened his regional Italian restaurant, gelato shop and Cajun-Creole tavern in London. He hasn’t done anything Hungarian… so far.

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Fernando Trocca

Born in Buenos Aries and inspired by the cooking of his grandmother, Fernando Trocca has a career spanning over 20 years between Argentina and the UK, where he started London's Sucre.

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