Use of robotics in gourmet kitchens
The simple answer is YES!  There are a number of chefs currently experimenting with the implementation of robots in their kitchens.  There are various technologies and the research is on several fronts, including what I think is most interesting which is controlling nutritional values for specialized diets.  Food printing is where I am seeing most chefs focusing their attention.

One of the first examples is actually just a concept design called Cornucopia by Marcelo Coelho: http://web.media.mit.edu/~marcelo/cornucopia/

I started a site to document these developments which are currently unfolding.  For example, Paco Morales is experimenting with Food Printing in his kitchen: http://robotsingastronomy.com/food-printing-at-restaurante-paco-morales/

There are several other examples I hope to add to the site soon.  It is really an exciting field!