Synonyms for
Chef
Definition
A chef is a professional cook who is trained and skilled in preparing food.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- head chef
- sous chef
- executive chef
- pastry chef
- chef de cuisine
- private chef
- celebrity chef
Word family
Usage note
Chef is a French loanword and refers to a professional cook, typically one who is in charge of a kitchen. It is not typically used for amateur cooks.
Example sentences
- The chef cooked a tasty meal for the restaurant guests.
- My sister wants to be a chef when she grows up.
- The chef used fresh ingredients to make the soup.
- The chef created a beautiful cake for the wedding.
- The chef won an award for his culinary skills.
Quotes
Cooking is like love, it should be entered into with abandon or not at all. - Harriet Van Horne
I'm not a chef. But I'm passionate about food - the tradition of it, cooking it, and sharing it. - Zac Posen
A good chef has to be a manager, a businessman and a great cook. To marry all three together is sometimes difficult. - Wolfgang Puck