1. Yi Yin, a Shang Dynasty
2. Yi Ya, served Qi Huangong
3. Taihe Gong, a famous chef of the State of Wu in the late Spring and Autumn Period
4. Shanzu, a female chef in the Tang Dynasty
5. Fanzheng, a nun in the Five Dynasties, integrated dishes with plastic arts
6. Liu Niangzi, Liu Niangzi. Yangzhou is famous for filling fragrant Dong Tang and rolling crisp Dong Tang, which was created by her.
9. Xiao Meiren, a famous female pastry chef in Qing Dynasty, was good at making steamed bread and cakes and jiaozi.
11. Wang Xiaoyu was a famous chef in Qianlong period of Qing Dynasty.