Heston Blumenthal

Renowned as a chef and restaurateur in England, Heston Blumenthal is also well-known for his television work and his fervent promotion of scientific principals and techniques in revamping British cuisine. His interest in so-called molecular gastronomy first made it to television in the 2005 program "Kitchen Chemistry with Heston Blumenthal," which explored how and why he approaches food in this manner as he prepares steak, duck, and chicken. "In Search of Perfection," released a year later, expanded on his passion to reinvent traditional food with a futuristic approach. The chef's quest to cook in a radical new way appealed to viewers and the show was a hit, spawning a sequel, "Further Adventures In Search of Perfection." Since those first programs, Blumenthal has gone on to develop and star in the 2009 "Big Chef Takes on Little Chef," which had him redo the menu of a roadside chain restaurant. That same year also saw the airing of "Heston's Feasts," focusing on how Blumenthal approached the preparation of Victorian, Medieval, Tudor, Roman, and Christmas feasts in five episodes. A second series was released in 2010, where the chef pushed boundaries even further in the cooking of dinners inspired by "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," the last meal served on the Titanic, a Gothic horror meal, and a lavish dinner to end all dinners. Beyond his own shows, Blumenthal is a frequent guest on other food programs and variety shows.