Heston Blumenthal

Chef

Birthday May 27, 1966

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace London, England

Age 58 years old

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About

English celebrity chef well known for his innovative spins on classic British foods. His restaurant, The Fat Duck, received a rating of three Michelin stars and was voted the #1 restaurant in the world in 2005. 

Before Fame

He received no formal culinary training. He has been inspired by cuisine from the late 1800's, as well as the dishes from Alice in Wonderland

Trivia

He invented bacon and egg ice cream, which became a favorite dish of patrons at The Fat Duck. He went on to open up a restaurant in London called Dinner By Heston, which plays on recipes and concepts from as far back as the 1400's. The restaurant has gone on to win numerous awards, and receive recognition for its superior wine list. 

Family Life

He and his wife, Zanna Blumenthal, have three children together.

Associated With

He has worked with restaurateur Jamie Oliver.