Top 20 Chef celebrities in the world
Here is the latest list of the world's top 20 Chef celebrities [Updated January 30, 2023].
Jamie Oliver was born
on May 27, 1975
in Clavering, England.
He was mentioned in the South Park episode, "Medicinal Fried Chicken," and later appeared in the episode, "Crème Fraiche."
Net Worth 2020: $300 Million
Gordon Ramsay was born
on November 8, 1966
in Johnstone, Scotland.
He left his commis chef position at Wroxton House Hotel in the 1980s after having an affair with the owner's wife.
Net Worth 2020: $220 Million
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Salary 2020: $60 Million Per Year
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Salary Highlights: Gordon Ramsay's salary per episode is $225,000. He typically earns around $45 million per year from his media and restaurant empire. Between June 2017 and June 2018, Gordon earned north of $60 million. Between June 2018 and June 2019 he earned $65 million. In mid-July 2019 Gordon sold a 50% stake in his North American holding company to Lion Capital. Lion plans to spend $100 million launching 100 Gordon Ramsay restaurants in the United States between 2020 and 2025.
Rachael Ray was born
on August 25, 1968
in Glens Falls, United States.
She credits her ability to whip up a meal in thirty minutes to her job at the gourmet market Cowan and Lobel in Albany.
Net Worth 2020: $100 Million
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Salary 2020: $25 Million
Wolfgang Puck was born
on July 8, 1949
in Austria.
He has been called The Greatest Chef in the World.
Net Worth 2020: $90 Million
Emeril Lagasse was born
on October 15, 1959
in Fall River, United States.
He is best known as a Food Network chef and television personality and hosted Emeril Live.
Net Worth 2020: $70 Million
Ina Garten was born
on February 2, 1948
in Brooklyn, United States.
Net Worth 2020: $60 Million
Bobby Flay was born
on December 10, 1964
in New York City, United States.
He competed against
Masaharu Morimoto in two Iron Chef competitions in the early 2000s. He lost the first battle, then won the rematch.
Net Worth 2020: $60 Million
David Chang was born
on August 5, 1977
in United States.
Famous as a chef of New American cuisine, Chang founded the Momofuku restaurant group and opened Michelin star-rated restaurants in New York, U.S.A.; Sydney, Australia; and Toronto, Canada. David Chang is also known for his appearances on Top Chef: All Stars, MasterChef Australia, and The Mind of a Chef.
David Chang's first restaurant, Momofuku Noodle Bar, opened in New York's East Village in 2004.
Net Worth 2020: $60 Million
Julia Child was born
on August 15, 1912
in Pasadena, United States.
She studied at the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and also learned directly under master chefs such as Max Bugnard.
Net Worth 2020: $50 Million
Ree Drummond was born
on January 6, 1969
in Bartlesville, United States.
Her children's book, Charlie the Ranch Dog, was published in 2011.
Net Worth 2020: $50 Million
Jose Andres was born
on July 13, 1969
in Spain.
In 2012, he became the head of Spanish studies at the International Culinary Center. He also taught courses at both Harvard University and George Washington University.
Net Worth 2020: $50 Million
Marco Pierre White was born
on December 11, 1961
in Leeds, England.
Net Worth 2020: $40 Million
Delia Smith was born
on June 18, 1941
in Woking, England.
She presented and guest-starred on several UK culinary programs, including How to Cook, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, and Breakfast.
Net Worth 2020: $36 Million
Rick Bayless was born
in Not Known.
Net Worth 2020: $30 Million
Giada De Laurentiis was born
on August 22, 1970
in Rome, Italy.
In 2006, she began hosting the show Behind the Bash.
Net Worth 2020: $30 Million
Guy Fieri was born
on January 22, 1968
in Columbus, United States.
He became known for driving his red Camaro across America for his show Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives, which takes viewers on a tour of America's less-celebrated restaurants.
Net Worth 2020: $25 Million
Mario Batali was born
on September 19, 1960
in Seattle, United States.
He inspired the character Bario Matalli in the video game World of Warcraft: Cataclysm.
Net Worth 2020: $25 Million
Jacques Pepin was born
on December 18, 1935
in Bourg-en-Bresse, France.
He worked as a columnist for Food & Wine magazine.
Net Worth 2020: $20 Million
Sandra Lee was born
on July 3, 1966
in Los Angeles, United States.
She hosted two Food Network programs: Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee and Sandra's Money Saving Meals.
Net Worth 2020: $20 Million
Christopher Kimball was born
on June 5, 1951
in United States.
He launched his first culinary publication, Cook’s Magazine, in 1980.
Net Worth 2020: $20 Million
