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The 13 Best Movie Chefs, Ranked

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From an '80s pizzeria owner to an animated talking mouse, here are the best fictional movie chefs in order of awesomeness.

Courtesy of "Chef" 2014

Fictional chefs have played roles in films both big and small, but when they get a star turn it can change a movie's dynamic completely. From inspired to inspiring, here are our 13 favorite fictional movie chefs, ranked:

1. Primo, Big Night

Image: Rysher Entertainment

2. Remy, Ratatouille

Image: Pixar Animation Studios

3. Chu, Eat Drink Man Woman

Image: Ang Lee Productions

4. Carl, Chef

Image: Aldamisa Entertainment

5. Goro, Tampopo

Image: Itami Productions

6. Babette, Babette's Feast

Image: Panorama Film A/S

7. Leona, Mystic Pizza

Image: The Samuel Goldwyn Company

8. Martha, Mostly Martha

Image: Arte

9. Mrs. Lovett, Sweeney Todd

Image: Warner Bros.

10. Madame Mallory, The Hundred-Foot Journey

Image: Dreamworks Studio

11. Kate, No Reservations

Image: Castle Rock Entertainment

12. John, Spanglish

Image: Columbia Pictures

13. Nate, The Devil Wears Prada

Image: Twentieth Century Fox


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