Rose Gray

Rose Gray was a British chef and cookery writer who, with Ruth Rogers, established The River Café in 1987. This iconic London restaurant earned a Michelin star in 1998 and became a crucible for culinary talent, notably spotting Jamie Oliver. Gray's profound influence extended to a generation of celebrated chefs, with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall crediting her as the most impactful figure in his career. Her contributions to the culinary world were further cemented through a series of influential cookery books and a television program.