Chef Collection (page 2)

Kitchen staff, Piccadilly Hotel, London W1
Group photo of kitchen staff and others, possibly with the manager at the centre of the front row, Piccadilly Hotel, London W1. Date: 1908

Alexis Soyer Cooking
ALEXIS SOYER noted chef and authority on gastronomy, seen cooking amid the ruins of the Parthenon at Athens en route to the Crimea

Jolly Plump Cook 1640
A jolly, plump cook (surrounded by poultry and other meats) proudly holds up a freshly made pie, decorated with a feather

Savoy Hotel Chef 1899
The head chef at the Savoy Hotel

Richard O Sullivan and Tessa Wyatt pose for the photocall for the ITV sitcom " Robins Nest". " Robins Nest" saw Richard O Sullivan develop his role as Robin Tripp

Rustie Lee at the opening of her new restaurant in Hurst Street, Birmingham. 11th October 1985

Sushi chef preparing nigiri at Tsukiji fish market. Tokyo, Japan

Japanese kinfe store, Tokyo, Japan

Japanese chef in front of a restaurant at night in Kyoto, Japan

Shomben Yokocho (Piss Alley), Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan

Philip Harben in his appearance in Meet Mr. Lucifer (1953)

Minley Manor kitchens BL17959A
Minley Manor, Hampshire. Staff in the kitchen at a French chateau style country house that was erected between 1858-60 to the designs of architect Henry Clutton

An engraving depicting the frying of oysters in an American snack-bar, 19th century
5311022 An engraving depicting the frying of oysters in an American snack-bar, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1879); Universal History Archive/UIG

Decapitating a turtle at a Paris restaurant, from "Paris Herself Again" by George Augustus Sala
6428071 Decapitating a turtle at a Paris restaurant, from "Paris Herself Again" by George Augustus Sala, published 1882 (print); (add.info)

Preparatory School for Young Ladies, 1851. Young ladies in aprons in a kitchen studying cookery with small girls in
FLO4995438 Preparatory School for Young Ladies, 1851. Young ladies in aprons in a kitchen studying cookery with small girls in dunces caps. Young ladies were urged to become good housewives

The Kitchen of the Rotisserie des Deux Paons, c.1875-81 (oil on wood panel)
XOS5874515 The Kitchen of the Rotisserie des Deux Paons, c.1875-81 (oil on wood panel) by Monticelli, Adolphe Joseph Thomas (1824-86); 44.3x61.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

James Sadler making a balloon ascent from fields near Merton College, Oxford
3732560 James Sadler making a balloon ascent from fields near Merton College, Oxford; (add.info.: Engraving depicting James Sadler making a balloon ascent from fields near Merton College, Oxford)

An engraving depicting a restaurant in Kashgar, Sinkiang, China, 19th century
5310695 An engraving depicting a restaurant in Kashgar, Sinkiang, China, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1874); Universal History Archive/UIG

Louis-Eustache Ude
3586039 Louis-Eustache Ude; (add.info.: Illustration of Louis-Eustache Ude (1769-1846) a French chef and author. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Tasting (colour litho)
8635362 Tasting (colour litho) by Holden, Albert William (1848-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tasting. Illustration from Pears Annual, 1897.); © Look and Learn

Restaurant customer impatient for his meal (chromolitho)
8677804 Restaurant customer impatient for his meal (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Restaurant customer impatient for his meal)

Ship's cook, 19th century (coloured lithograph)
7341791 Ship's cook, 19th century (coloured lithograph) by Symons, William Christian (1845-1911); 28.7x21.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: W)

The famous chef Soyer
3585921 The famous chef Soyer; (add.info.: Punch cartoon illustration depicting the famous chef Soyer after he resigned as chef of the reform club in London)

Customer anticipating a free lunch in a restaurant (chromolitho)
8677772 Customer anticipating a free lunch in a restaurant (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Customer anticipating a free lunch in a restaurant)

Chef and restaurant customer (chromolitho)
8677796 Chef and restaurant customer (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chef and restaurant customer: if you pay today, tomorrow you eat for free)

Naval Scenes - or sketches afloat - No 3. Cooking, 1831 (coloured etching)
7341768 Naval Scenes - or sketches afloat - No 3. Cooking, 1831 (coloured etching) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 34.2x23.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Cook's mate, 19th century (pen, ink)
7341823 Cook's mate, 19th century (pen, ink) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 25.2x18.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Thomas Rowlandson Depicts clothing)

Engraving depicting a French cook working in a chaotic kitchen, 19th century
5308971 Engraving depicting a French cook working in a chaotic kitchen, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a French cook working in a chaotic kitchen)

A cartoon depicting a cook and a butler, 19th century
5310780 A cartoon depicting a cook and a butler, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1877); Universal History Archive/UIG

The royal kitchen at Windsor Castle
2628257 The royal kitchen at Windsor Castle.; (add.info.: The royal kitchen at Windsor Castle with the chef roasting a large beef joint. Dated 1880.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871
542978 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871.; (add.info.: Chef trying to reassure woman that he was not suggesting cooking her pet)

Richard Wagner (1813-1883) German composer, caricature by Faustin published in Le Figaro, 1876
1735323 Richard Wagner (1813-1883) German composer, caricature by Faustin published in Le Figaro, 1876; (add.info.: Richard Wagner (1813-1883) german composer

Charles Monselet, French writer and journalist (b/w photo)
8656469 Charles Monselet, French writer and journalist (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Monselet (1825-1888), French writer and journalist

Alexis Soyer, French chef, inventor and writer (engraving)
8676483 Alexis Soyer, French chef, inventor and writer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexis Soyer (1810-1858), French chef, inventor and writer

Charlie Parker as a child c. 1922 (photo)
1705941 Charlie Parker as a child c. 1922 (photo); (add.info.: American saxophonist and jazz composer Charlie Parker (1920-1955) as a child c. 1922 (left))

early 19th century French illustration of chefs in a kitchen 1810
3665985 early 19th century French illustration of chefs in a kitchen 1810; (add.info.: early 19th century French illustration of chefs in a kitchen 1810.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Energy. Electric oven. c.1900 (chromo)
2636207 Energy. Electric oven. c.1900 (chromo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sciences. Energy. Electric oven. Coll. Part.); Photo © CCI

Savouries and sauces for sixpence (b/w photo)
8647457 Savouries and sauces for sixpence (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Savouries and sauces for sixpence)

Customer trying to leave a restaurant without paying (chromolitho)
8677774 Customer trying to leave a restaurant without paying (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Customer deciding not to go into his regular restaurant (chromolitho)
8677771 Customer deciding not to go into his regular restaurant (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Restaurant customer toasting the chef (chromolitho)
8677762 Restaurant customer toasting the chef (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Restaurant customer toasting the chef)

Advertising card for Heinz foods (chromolitho)
8677730 Advertising card for Heinz foods (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertising card for Heinz foods.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

American saxophonist and jazz composer Charlie Parker (1920-1955) as a child c. 1922
1699628 American saxophonist and jazz composer Charlie Parker (1920-1955) as a child c. 1922; (add.info.: American saxophonist and jazz composer Charlie Parker (1920-1955) as a child c. 1922)

Cook, 1799 (coloured etching)
7341804 Cook, 1799 (coloured etching) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 26.6x21 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Thomas Rowlandson Number four in a series)

Mrs. J.L. Putnam at Naval Cooks School, between c1915 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Mrs. J.L. Putnam at Naval Cooks School, between c1915 and 1918. Mrs. J.L. Putnam with chef and students at the New York Cooking School, 126 East 59th Street

German field bakery near Ypres, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
German field bakery near Ypres, 1914. Men cooking bread in mobile ovens near Ypres, Belgium during World War I

British at Etaples, France, Feb. 1915. Creator: Bain News Service
British at Etaples, Feb. 1915 (date created or published later). British soldiers at E´taples, France during World War I

The cook and his wife, c.1496. Creator: Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
The cook and his wife, c.1496. Private Collection

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"Unveiling the Culinary Maestros: A Glimpse into the World of Chefs" Step into the enchanting realm of culinary artistry as we explore the captivating journeys and remarkable talents of chefs throughout history. From Chef Keith Floyd's delightful creations at The Maltsters Arms in Tuckenhay, April 1992, to Auguste Escoffier's groundbreaking contributions to French cuisine, these culinary virtuosos have left an indelible mark on gastronomy. Transport yourself to a bygone era with Francis Davis Millet's mesmerizing painting "Between Two Fires" from c1892, capturing the intensity and passion that fuels every chef's soul. Travel further back in time to 1936 when bustling energy filled Paddington Station's Quick Lunch and Snack Bar, where hungry travelers savored delectable delights crafted by skilled hands. Witness heartwarming moments like Chef Andrew Schillar giving a bone to a lucky pup through his kitchen's side entrance – a testament to chefs' compassion beyond their craft. Marvel at the ingenuity aboard Zeppelin LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin in 1933 as galley cooks deftly navigated high altitudes while preparing exquisite meals for adventurous souls. In times of adversity, chefs have risen above challenges; such was seen during World War I when staff cooks at King George Military Hospital in London nourished wounded soldiers with love-infused dishes. Fast forward to post-war Britain in 1947 as a dedicated chef tirelessly worked amidst London kitchen chaos, ensuring palates were delighted despite rationing hardships. Humor finds its place too within this world of culinary mastery – behold A. H. Cadier, senior chef at Brighton Pavilion receiving fake chickens from mischievous juniors; laughter is indeed an essential ingredient in any successful kitchen.