These are the most followed chefs on Twitter

Jamie Oliver (right) posted this picture on his Twitter account of his TV show he presents with Jimmy Doherty (left). Their guest was Hollywood actor Josh Hartnet. Photo: Twitter/@jamieoliver

With more than seven million followers, Jamie Oliver retains the crown as the most popular chef on Twitter.

Oliver, who boasts a food and media empire that spans cookbooks, magazines, TV shows, restaurants and homeware, edges out fellow British chef and media mogul Gordon Ramsay, who trails behind his younger compatriot at 6.54 million followers.