Culinary greats will be celebrated today as the world marks International Chef Day.
Sunderland and East Durham has seen its own fair share of talents and today, we herald some of the names who have graced the kitchens of Wearside.
There are TV chefs who you will recognise in an instant and others who have achieved greatness in their own way.
See how many of these faces you recognise as we look back to 2008 to the 2020s.
Have a look and see if you can spot someone you know. Once you have browsed through the gallery, get in touch to share your own memories by emailing [email protected]
Or perhaps you would like to tell us about other types of nostalgia you would want to see in our retro section.
It might be memories of your favourite shop, club, nightclub or restaurant. Maybe you want to get back in touch with former workmates from a Sunderland factory, or with pals who you went to school with.
Or perhaps you would like to share memories of a sporting occasion in the past which you would like to revisit.
Tell us more by emailing [email protected]
5. On course in 2011
Chef Jo Stoddart centre with some of the members of the first Create Potential Course in Sunderland at Lombard Street, Hendon. | se
6. Plating up at Amore
Diego Mino (left) manager and Michael Livesey head chef at Amore Restaurant, Tavistock Place, Sunderland, launched the Delicious Food Festival in 2012. | se
7. Mark Earnden in 2012
Chef Mark Earnden was pictured at the 2012 Nissan preview of the Delicious Food Festival. | se
8. Patrick at the Glass Centre
National Glass Centre chef Patrick Lesca, pictured in 2013 with Rona Williamson, who designed a signature dish and glass artist Katya Filmus who designed the serving dishes and plates. | se