I'm off to the Taste of London event in Regent's Park this evening. the event organisers are promising Michelin stars aplenty, and this set me thinking about what kind of a person it takes to achieve Michelin success like Gordon Ramsay, Marco Pierre White, Heston Blumenthal or Marcus Wareing. A little sleuthing revealed that Caterer conducted some research into this very subject, a few years back, which makes enlightening reading.
According to this research, the typical Michelin starred chef:
- is 39 years old
- is an Aries or Taurus (either they love a challenge, and are hugely charismatic; or you are a control freak, practical and methodical)
- is married with children
- loves eating out and cooking (no surprise!), as well as wine and golf
- entered the industry at the age of sixteen
- have received formal training as a chef, most likely at Westminster Kingsway College, followed by building experience at either Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons or the Dorchester Hotel
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Of course, there is also the small matter of being able to cook like an angel ...
Do you fit the profile of a Michelin-starred chef? Or have you won Michelin stars without conforming to any of these details? let us know.