The chef with the most Michelin stars of all time is the late French chef Joël Robuchon, who earned a total of 31 Michelin stars throughout his career
. Although he passed away with 28 stars, at one point he held 31 stars across his various restaurants worldwide, including his famous L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon locations in major cities such as Paris, Tokyo, Las Vegas, and more
. Following Robuchon, other top chefs by Michelin star count include Alain Ducasse with 21 stars and Gordon Ramsay with 17 stars
. In summary:
- Joël Robuchon: 31 Michelin stars (most ever)
- Alain Ducasse: 21 Michelin stars
- Gordon Ramsay: 17 Michelin stars
Robuchon is widely regarded as one of the greatest chefs of the modern age and was known for his mastery of French cuisine and mentoring many chefs, including Gordon Ramsay
