Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver, Robyn Jones, Delia Smith and Gary Rhodes are the highest placed hospitality industry stars on the latest City & Guilds Vocational Rich List, published today.

The Vocational Rich List tracks the fortunes of businessmen and women who started their career with a vocational qualification or training course and is now in its sixth year.

Of hospitality’s representatives, Michelin-starred Gordon Ramsay comes highest at 50 on the list with a personal fortune of £50m. Snapping at his heels in 55th place is Jamie Oliver, worth £40m at the age of 33.

Robyn Jones, chief executive of contract caterer Charlton House, is 74th on the rich list and worth £20m, while chef and cookery writer Delia Smith comes 85th with a personal fortune of £15m.

Gary Rhodes, who picked up a Michelin star for Rhodes W1, is 92nd on the list with just £10m to his name.

Bob Coates, managing director at City & Guilds, said: “It’s encouraging to see that many of the entrepreneurs who started their careers with a catering qualification continue to flourish.”

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By Chris Druce

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