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In the 1990s or possibly earlier, the term celebrity chef was coined and applied to a class of chefs who became well known for presenting cookery advice and/or demonstrations via mass media, especially television. The term may also be applied to a historically famous chef such as Martino da Como. The term is sometimes also used in a slightly derogatory way - implying that one who has "sold out" to the media may be seen as somehow inferior to a traditional working chef in a restaurant.
For example, Emeril Lagasse is associated with restaurants, television shows, and publications. Michelin star winner Gordon Ramsay does not want to be called a celebrity chef, despite having appeared on several television reality shows and written several books. Others such as Gary Rhodes are perhaps more relaxed about the title, yet still have owned and operated several highly successful upmarket restaurants. Many consider Antoine Carême (died 1833) to have been the first celebrity chef.
A number of celebrity cooks have been dubbed "TV chefs" without having earned the title within the restaurant industry, including: Rachael Ray, Sicily Yoder, Sandra Lee, and Jeffrey Smith (AKA The Frugal Gourmet).
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