Top 5 Celebrity Chefs 2013 - Hottest Celebrity Chefs.

TOP 5 CELEBRITY CHEFS 2013.

Behind the surge in food-related entertainment are a smattering of celebrity chefs that bring personality, culinary know-how and a dash of intrigue to the dinner table.

We've compiled a list of top 5 chefs ruling the marketplace today. The true test of their celebrity status? Even if you've never sat down to watch a cooking show, you probably know who many of these food fanatics are. Now the list of Top 5 Celebrity Chefs.

1. Curtis Stone

He creates amazing dishes that are actually easy to make at home. Stone likes to take great natural, organic ingredients and let them shine. His cookbook Relaxed Cooking with Curtis Stone is a must in the kitchen when trying to impress your friends. 

2. Bobby Flay

 Flay is an American chef with a little kick. He loves adding peppers to just about anything to give that extra flavor. On top of his television success, Flay is the owner and executive chef of 10 restaurants. My personal favorite show of Flay's is Throwdown with Bobby Flay. He surprises chefs and challenges them to a competition. These challengers have become experts of a certain dish after several years, while Flay competes with his own rendition of that same dish after three or so days of preparation. Flay is an American icon of cooking and is simply a joy to watch in the kitchen.

3. Duff Goldman

His shop seems like a party all the time with constant practical jokes and laughter. Who wouldn't want to make cakes all day with your friends? On one episode, Goldman exhibited that he can do more than make cakes. He cooked a full meal for his entire staff that looked delectable. Goldman continues to prove his creativity on several guest appearances on the Food Network Channel.

4. Paula Dean

 Dean, is such a lovable chef. She says exactly what we are thinking and adds butter to just about everything. She loves to create southern deep fried specialties and just about any other southern dish. She stars on three Food Network shows and has created an empire for herself. The self-taught cook has brought a face to down south cooking.

5. Rachael Ray

Ray is best known for her 30-minute meals, Ray has quick tips to make any meal for your family, dinner party, or holiday. With several new cooking shows sprouting up, it will be a pleasure to see what new chefs become icons of cooking.