Franck Giovannini, Switzerland

Giovannini didn't come from money, but he did have the skills to land himself an apprenticeship with one of the greatest chefs in Switzerland. From there, he cooked in Vancouver, New York, and Boston before returning home to work for one of the best restaurants in the area. From there, he transformed one of the best restaurants in the area into the undisputed best restaurant in Switzerland, and he earned himself three Michelin stars. 

Arnaud Donckele, France

Donckele is the former best chef in the world, he received that title in 2019. He was trained in humble family cooking environments since he was 12 but was then offered an apprenticeship under Arnaud Donckele. He gladly took the offer and transferred his home expertise to a restaurant format. Since then, Donckele has been awarded three Michelin stars at the restaurant La Vague d'Or in Saint-Tropez, France.