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What honor did Cook receive in the 2019 New Year Honours?

  • Member of British Empire

  • Officer of the Order of the British Empire

  • Knight Bachelor

  • Companion of Honour

Answer

Cook was knighted in the 2019 New Year Honours for services to food and drink. He was the first chef to be knighted in the New Year Honours since 2001. Cook said of his knighthood: "It's a great honour, and I'm really thrilled. I'm very proud to be a chef, and it's wonderful that my work has been recognised in this way."
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