Outstanding Chef, presented by James Beard Foundation
James Beard Foundation
Name Year
Michael Rafidi 2024
Rob Rubba 2023
Mashama Bailey 2022
Ashley Christensen 2019
Gabrielle Hamilton 2018
Michael Solomonov 2017
Suzanne Goin 2016
Michael Anthony 2015
Nancy Silverton 2014
David Chang * 2013
Paul Kahan * 2013
Daniel Humm 2012
José Andrés 2011
Tom Colicchio 2010
Dan Barber 2009
Grant Achatz 2008
Michel Richard 2007
Alfred Portale 2006
Mario Batali 2005
Judy Rodgers 2004
Eric Ripert 2003
Lidia Bastianich 2002
Patrick O'Connell 2001
David Bouley 2000
Charlie Trotter 1999
Wolfgang Puck * 1998
Jean-Georges Vongerichten * 1998
Thomas Keller 1997
Jeremiah Tower 1996
Rick Bayless 1995
Daniel Boulud 1994
Larry Forgione * 1993
Jean-Louis Palladin * 1993
Alice Waters 1992
Wolfgang Puck 1991
* shared award