Chefs born on October 8

Take a focused look at the chefs born on October 8. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1935 Albert Roux

  Albert Roux was a renowned French-born British chef and restaurateur. He is best known, along with his brother Michel Roux, for founding Le Gavroche in London, the first restaurant in the UK to be awarded three Michelin stars. Roux played a pivotal role in shaping modern British cuisine and mentoring a generation of top chefs. [bio]