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Chefs Collection (#4)

From the iconic Simpsons Strand Chefs to the bustling kitchens of Regent Palace Hotel in London, they have always been at the heart of culinary excellence

Background imageChefs Collection: The English Cook (colour litho)

The English Cook (colour litho)
3657103 The English Cook (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The English Cook)

Background imageChefs Collection: French kitchen (b / w photo)

French kitchen (b / w photo)
2796990 French kitchen (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French kitchen. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageChefs Collection: Tomb Stone of Canynges Cook (pencil & w / c on paper)

Tomb Stone of Canynges Cook (pencil & w / c on paper)
2831471 Tomb Stone of Canynges Cook (pencil & w/c on paper) by Homes, Marcus H. (1803-1854); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageChefs Collection: Alexis Soyer (engraving)

Alexis Soyer (engraving)
2771647 Alexis Soyer (engraving) by Landells, Robert Thomas (1833-77) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexis Soyer)

Background imageChefs Collection: Among the polenta celebrations that also this year took place in various parts of Italy

Among the polenta celebrations that also this year took place in various parts of Italy... (colour litho)
2783568 Among the polenta celebrations that also this year took place in various parts of Italy... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageChefs Collection: A nice folk festival (colour litho)

A nice folk festival (colour litho)
2783675 A nice folk festival (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A nice folk festival)

Background imageChefs Collection: A Pantagruelic Americanata (Colour Litho)

A Pantagruelic Americanata (Colour Litho)
2778080 A Pantagruelic Americanata (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A pantagruelic American girl)

Background imageChefs Collection: The kitchen at the Hotel Manhattan, 1902 (silver gelatin print)

The kitchen at the Hotel Manhattan, 1902 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380677 The kitchen at the Hotel Manhattan, 1902 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York, USA; (add.info.: Hotel Manhattan)

Background imageChefs Collection: A Turkish Chef (coloured engraving)

A Turkish Chef (coloured engraving)
STC468904 A Turkish Chef (coloured engraving) by Nicolai, David (1707-76); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cuisinier Turc; ); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

Background imageChefs Collection: Cooking, and following the cookery book, c. 1950 (litho)

Cooking, and following the cookery book, c. 1950 (litho)
5998657 Cooking, and following the cookery book, c.1950 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cooking, and following the cookery book, c 1950)

Background imageChefs Collection: The Finishing Touch (engraving)

The Finishing Touch (engraving)
1621699 The Finishing Touch (engraving) by Marks, Henry Stacey (1829-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Finishing Touch)

Background imageChefs Collection: Kitchen for an hotel (chromolitho)

Kitchen for an hotel (chromolitho)
976482 Kitchen for an hotel (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kitchen for an hotel)

Background imageChefs Collection: The German Cook (colour litho)

The German Cook (colour litho)
3657108 The German Cook (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The German Cook)

Background imageChefs Collection: Collecting dirty dishes at the Strand Corner House is the way some soldiers

Collecting dirty dishes at the Strand Corner House is the way some soldiers and sailors are spending their leave in London. Their meals are provided and they earn 1/Sd (one shilling) an hour

Background imageChefs Collection: New Years Eve Ball held at The Leofric Hotel, Coventry. 31st December 1963

New Years Eve Ball held at The Leofric Hotel, Coventry. 31st December 1963

Background imageChefs Collection: The winner of the Huddersfield Technical College heat of the Catermind contest

The winner of the Huddersfield Technical College heat of the Catermind contest, David Rochford and runner up Nicola Oldroyd weigh-up the chances of David winning the regional heat of the national

Background imageChefs Collection: Woman modelling black lingerie and a chefs hat in a cooking photo shoot, Circa 1964

Woman modelling black lingerie and a chefs hat in a cooking photo shoot, Circa 1964

Background imageChefs Collection: Chef Keith Floyd in a kitchen with Two young chefs. December 1994 *** Local

Chef Keith Floyd in a kitchen with Two young chefs. December 1994 *** Local
Chef Keith Floyd in a kitchen with Two young chefs. December 1994 - - 14/04/2009

Background imageChefs Collection: Delia Smith TV Chef and writer sits outside bookshop that has a window full of her books

Delia Smith TV Chef and writer sits outside bookshop that has a window full of her books

Background imageChefs Collection: 23 / 12 / 63. The nurses at Gulson Hospital, Coventry, with some of the patients from

23 / 12 / 63. The nurses at Gulson Hospital, Coventry, with some of the patients from
23/12/63.The nurses at Gulson Hospital, Coventry, with some of the patients from the childrens ward, watch chefs in the hospital kitchens decorate the Christmas cakes. 23rd December 1963

Background imageChefs Collection: New Year Celebrations - Chefs at the Kensington Palace Hotel prepare a woman

New Year Celebrations - Chefs at the Kensington Palace Hotel prepare a woman (Barbara Whitburn) in cake. December 1952 C6422

Background imageChefs Collection: Too many cooks RAF cooks decorate a Coronation Lamprey Cake for the Queens

Too many cooks RAF cooks decorate a Coronation Lamprey Cake for the Queens Coronation. D1964

Background imageChefs Collection: Barbecuing on a Spit Date: 1954

Barbecuing on a Spit Date: 1954

Background imageChefs Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20099839

EyeUbiquitous_20099839
Communications, Media, Television, Sony Bravia Wide Flat Screen TV on a white background showing a cookery programme with presenter and guest chef preparing food

Background imageChefs Collection: Paris - The Kitchens of the Lycee Montaigne

Paris - The Kitchens of the Lycee Montaigne, a famous French public secondary school. It is located in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, near the Jardin du Luxembourg, and was founded in the 1880s

Background imageChefs Collection: The Chefs of the Lost Titanic, and Visitors to the White Star Offices, April 20, 1912

The Chefs of the Lost Titanic, and Visitors to the White Star Offices, April 20, 1912. The Chefs of the Lost Titanic : catering staff on the ship

Background imageChefs Collection: Cooking the Chefs Goose - A Christmas Fantasy, Leon Heron

Cooking the Chefs Goose - A Christmas Fantasy, Leon Heron
A rather bizarre illustration showing two huge geese flying away from a chef ridden by Father Christmas, a policeman and a flapper girl! Date: 1929

Background imageChefs Collection: Illustration of the chef, from Paris Herself Again, published 1882; Illustration

Illustration of the chef, from Paris Herself Again, published 1882; Illustration

Background imageChefs Collection: Victorian 1890s Card Greetings White Ornate Lace

Victorian 1890s Card Greetings White Ornate Lace
victorian, 1890s, card, greetings, white, ornate, lace, lacy, oval, man, men, food, paper, best, wishes, chef, chefs, cook, cooks, carrying, plate, culinary, 12013267

Background imageChefs Collection: Keith Floyd TV chef cook and presenter stands in the kitchens of The Maltsters Arms near

Keith Floyd TV chef cook and presenter stands in the kitchens of The Maltsters Arms near Totnes Devon holding up a Lobsterand talking with his son Patrick. June 1991 - - 14/04/2009

Background imageChefs Collection: Chefs and buffet at Island Hotel, Tresco, Isles of Scilly

Chefs and buffet at Island Hotel, Tresco, Isles of Scilly
Three chefs standing behind a lavish buffet table at the Island Hotel, Tresco, Isles of Scilly. Date: circa 1980s

Background imageChefs Collection: Cadburys Happy Families - Master Flavour

Cadburys Happy Families - Master Flavour
Cadburys Cocoa Cubs Happy Families - Master Flavour the Chefs Son. circa 1950

Background imageChefs Collection: Cartoon, Richard d Oyly Carte, Gilbert and Sullivan

Cartoon, Richard d Oyly Carte, Gilbert and Sullivan
Cartoon, Richard d Oyly Carte as maitre d, with Ws Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan as chefs, at the Savoy Dining Room. Opening the new shop -- it is wonderful what may be done by enterprise and Patience

Background imageChefs Collection: Cordon Bleu with its founder, Rosemary Hume

Cordon Bleu with its founder, Rosemary Hume
The Cordon Bleu School at a trade fair with its founder, Rosemary Hume Date: 1970

Background imageChefs Collection: The Forum Club, 6 Grosvenor Place, Hyde Park, London. The kitchens. 5 October 1920

The Forum Club, 6 Grosvenor Place, Hyde Park, London. The kitchens. 5 October 1920

Background imageChefs Collection: Four cooks inside their work premises, USA

Four cooks inside their work premises, USA
Four cooks inside their work premises, North America. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageChefs Collection: Cadburys Happy Families - Mrs Flavour

Cadburys Happy Families - Mrs Flavour
Cadburys Cocoa Cubs Happy Families - Mrs Flavour the Chefs Wife. circa 1950

Background imageChefs Collection: Cadburys Happy Families - Mr Flavour

Cadburys Happy Families - Mr Flavour
Cadburys Cocoa Cubs Happy Families - Mr Flavour the Chef. circa 1950

Background imageChefs Collection: Cadburys Happy Families - Miss Flavour

Cadburys Happy Families - Miss Flavour
Cadburys Cocoa Cubs Happy Families - Miss Flavour the Chefs Daughter. circa 1950

Background imageChefs Collection: Bilbao, Spain - Giant Figures - Festival

Bilbao, Spain - Giant Figures - Festival
Semana Grande Festival, the gigante of modern fiestas of Bilbao, Spain - Many Latin festivals include costumed figures known as gigantes y cabezudos, roughly, Giants and Big-Heads. Date: circa 1905

Background imageChefs Collection: Christmas card in the shape of a chef holding a pudding

Christmas card in the shape of a chef holding a pudding on a plate. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageChefs Collection: WW2 poster, British Rail catering information

WW2 poster, British Rail catering information, with a cartoon by Fougasse. Food was rationed for British Rail, as for everyone else, and Refreshment Baskets were discontinued. circa 1940s

Background imageChefs Collection: Chefs cooking in the Kitchen on a deluxe overland limited tr

Chefs cooking in the Kitchen on a deluxe overland limited train in America Date: circa 1910

Background imageChefs Collection: Als Sandwich Shop, Miami Beach, Florida, USA

Als Sandwich Shop, Miami Beach, Florida, USA
Als Sandwich Shop, 23rd Street, Miami Beach, Florida, USA, specialising in sandwiches, breakfasts and delicatessen. " That popular sandwich shop known from coast to coast"

Background imageChefs Collection: Cartoon, A dry telegram, WW1

Cartoon, A dry telegram, WW1
Cartoon, A dry telegram, showing a chef (a spy) writing to his boss, that after eight days the boxes of rubbish have contained nothing of diplomatic interest. Date: 1915

Background imageChefs Collection: Royal Albert Orphanage, Bagshot, Surrey - cooking in kitchen

Royal Albert Orphanage, Bagshot, Surrey - cooking in kitchen
Boys at the Royal Albert Orphanage, some in chefs whites, stir a large mixture. Date: Date unknown

Background imageChefs Collection: Russian Communal Kitchen

Russian Communal Kitchen
Seven women busying themselves around a stone work top adorned with an array of large tins and pots in a 1920s Russian communal kitchen. Date: 1920 s

Background imageChefs Collection: A food hygiene course

A food hygiene course
Two chefs prepare food infront of a predominantly female audience who take notes and listen keenly to the two experts. The blackboard behind the cooks has details of todays dishes which include beef




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From the iconic Simpsons Strand Chefs to the bustling kitchens of Regent Palace Hotel in London, they have always been at the heart of culinary excellence. Whether it's the chaotic hilarity of 'Too Many Cooks' or the serene image of a chef stirring it up with passion, these masters of flavor never fail to captivate us. Picture a black waiter proudly presenting a Thanksgiving turkey or imagine yourself transported back to an 18th-century French kitchen, where gastronomic artistry flourished. In the vibrant hustle and bustle of restaurant kitchens like Marchett or hotel chefs unwinding in Central London, their dedication is palpable. Traveling further back in time, we find ourselves in Bayeux, Normandy, France - inside a charming 14th-century wooden house where culinary traditions were born. And let's not forget two distinguished 19th-century chefs immortalized by L Illustration magazine in 1897; their expertise continues to inspire generations today. Finally, envision Constantinople and meet The Famous Dolma Maker who skillfully crafts this beloved Turkish delicacy and can more than just cooks; they are artists who create magic on our plates.