Rick Stein

Chef, Restaurateur, Author, TV Personality

British Churchill, Oxfordshire, England

Quick Info

ProfessionChef, Restaurateur, Author, TV Personality
NationalityBritish
Date of Birth04/01/1947
Age79 years
BirthplaceChurchill, Oxfordshire, England
Full NameChristopher Richard Stein
AwardsCBE, OBE

Latest News about Rick Stein

15/03/2025

Rick Stein announced the launch of a new sustainable seafood initiative in Cornwall, partnering with local fishermen to reduce ocean waste and promote eco-friendly fishing practices. The initiative aims to set a new standard for responsible seafood sourcing across the UK.

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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.

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

Key Milestones
  • 1975: Opened The Seafood Restaurant in Padstow, Cornwall
  • 1985: Appeared as guest chef on Keith Floyd’s Floyd on Fish
  • Career Overview: Over 25 cookery books, memoir, 30+ TV programmes including 12 cookery series
  • 1985: Appeared as guest chef on Keith Floyd's Floyd on Fish
  • 1975: Co-founded The Seafood Restaurant in Padstow, Cornwall with Jill Stein
  • 2004: Divorced Jill Stein; continued to run the restaurant business independently
  • 2010: Awarded CBE for services to the culinary industry

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
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