Quick Info
| Profession | Chef, Restaurateur, Author, TV Personality |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 04/01/1947 |
| Age | 79 years |
| Birthplace | Churchill, Oxfordshire, England |
| Full Name | Christopher Richard Stein |
| Awards | OBE, CBE |
Latest News about Rick Stein
01/01/2026
Rick Stein's Seafood Restaurant in Padstow said it was dedicating a seasonal fundraising period in 2026 to support Cornwall Air Ambulance. The restaurant described the campaign as part of its annual effort to back a local cause closely connected to its community.
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Bio/Wiki
| Rick Stein is a British chef, restaurateur, cookery book author and television presenter. | |
| He co-founded The Seafood Restaurant in Padstow with Jill Stein in 1975. | |
| He has written more than 25 cookery books, a memoir, and presented over 30 television programmes. | |
| He is widely known for championing fresh seafood and Cornwall's cuisine. | |
| He was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) and later the Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his services to the culinary industry. | |
| He and his restaurants have continued to promote sustainable seafood sourcing and support marine conservation causes. |
Personal Life
| Rick Stein was married to Jill Stein, his business partner, from 1975 until their divorce in 2004. | |
| He has two sons: Sam Stein and Harry Stein, both involved in the family culinary business. |
Family
| Spouse: Jill Stein (married 1975, divorced 2004) | |
| Children: Sam Stein, Harry Stein |
Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born Christopher Richard Stein | |
| 2. Raised in a family valuing good food and curiosity | |
| 3. Championed fresh seafood and Cornwall's cuisine | |
| 4. Awarded OBE (Order of the British Empire) | |
| 5. Awarded CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in 2010 | |
| 6. Former nightclub owner before becoming a chef | |
| 7. Awarded CBE (Commander of the British Empire) in 2010 |