Sorry, you need to enable JavaScript to visit this website.
Original_6692_richest-chefs

21 Richest Chefs in The World

FDL
By
Fine Dining Lovers
Editorial Staff

Ever wondered who is the best chef in the world? Although some might find it a little questionable how some of these celebrities are actually classed as chefs, this infographic from Shsonline lays out who they believe are the 21 richest chefs in the world.

Chef Alan Wong sits at the top of the list, making him the richest chef in the world with a net worth of $1.1 billion, followed by the two brits Jamie Oliver ($235 million) and Gordon Ramsay ($118 million). The best known chef from a fine-dining perspective has to be the master of restaurants, Alain Ducasse, who sits at 10th on the list with a net worth of $12 million. Chef Wolfgang Puck ranks at 4th with $75 million.

Of course, the likes of Rachel Ray ($60 million) and Paula Deen ($16 million) also make the list of richest chefs in the world, but it seems a push to class either of them as true chefs.

Here is the full list of richest chefs in the world by net worth and an infographic: we guess it's all down to opinion.

21 of the Richest Chefs in the World

21. Michael Chiarello

Television personality chef Michael Chiarello is known for his shows Easy Entertaining and NapaStyle. His cooking is Italian-influenced Californian cuisine.

Birthplace: USA

Source of Wealth: Business and TV

Net Worth: $1.9 Million

20. Lidia Bastianich

The Italian American chef, who is also a best-selling cookbook author and restaurateur, hosts the popular TV show Lidia's Kitchen

Birthplace: USA

Source of Wealth: Chef, Restaurateur, TV Personality, Author

Net Worth: $3.75 Million

19. Jacques Torres

The highly accomplished pastry chef and chocolatier has recently become widely known for his role as a judge in the Netflix show Nailed It!.

Birthplace: France

Source of Wealth: Pastry Chef

Net Worth: $4 Million

18. Rocco DiSpirito

New Yorker DiSpirito is a television personality and cookbook author. He won a James Beard Award for the latter. He went from contestant on The Restaurant to owner chef at the much respected NYC fine dining restaurant Union

Birthplace: Italy-USA

Source of Wealth: Celebrity Chef, TV Personality

Net Worth: $4.5 Million

17. Ron Ben-Israel

The Israeli-American pastry chef is known for his special occasion and event cakes and sweets, and is the patron of Ron Ben-Israel Cakes in New York City.

Birthplace: Israel (Unconfirmed)

Source of Wealth: Ron Ben-Israel Cakes, TV

Net Worth: $5 Million

16. Curtis Stone

The Australian chef and television personality gained the nickname 'The Quiet Terminator' by fans following his performance on The Celebrity Apprentice 3.

Birthplace: Australia

Source of Wealth: TV Personality

Net Worth: $6 Million

15. Anthony Bourdain

The much-missed travel writer, chef, documentarian died in tragic circumstances in 2019. He remains a giant figure in the world of gastronomy.

Birthplace: USA

Source of Wealth: Chef, Author, TV Personality

Net Worth: $6 Million

14. Ana Quincoces

The former lawyer turned to the culinary arts after coming to national attention on the reality TV show The Real Housewives of Miami. As a television chef Quincoces has proved a huge talent with food, and her wide range of products and endorsements have made her a lot of money.

Birthplace: Cuba

Source of Wealth: Television, Culinary

Net Worth: $8 Million

13. Bobby Flay

The American celebrity chef is a Food Network staple, having hosted many shows. He owns several restaurants across the States including a fast food burger joint with some 19 locations.

Birthplace: USA

Source of Wealth: Restaurants

Net Worth: $9 million

12. Nobu Matsuhisa

The Japanese chef is known for his fusion cuisine, which uses Japanese and Peruvian techniques. Matsuhisa is a regular on television and owns several restaurants around the world.

Birthplace: Japan

Source of Wealth: Restaurants

Net Worth: $10 Million

11. Todd English

Boston-based chef, author, restauranteur and television personality is well known from television in the US, particularly PBS. He is a former James Beard Award winner. 

Birthplace: USA

Source of Wealth: Celebrity Chef, Cuisine, Restaurants

Net Worth: $11 Million

10. Alain Ducasse

The world's most decorated chef, Frenchman Ducasse presides over a culinary empire that spans the globe.

Birthplace: France

Source of Wealth: Cuisine, Restaurants

Net Worth: $12 Million

9. Mario Batali

Batalli

The American chef, who owned many restaurants across the US, and an ever-present on television, sold all his restaurant stakes when he became mired in a slew of sexual assault allegations.

Birthplace: USA

Source of Wealth: TV Shows, Cuisine, Restaurants

Net Worth: $13 Million

8. Paula Deen

Restaurateur, chef, author and television personality, Deen hails fro Georgia, where she operates her restaurants. She has written 15 cookbooks.

Birthplace: USA

Source of Wealth: TV Shows, Cuisine, Restaurants, Writing

Net Worth: $16 Million

7. Ina Garten

The much-loved chef and author of the Barefoot Contessa, Garten hosts a Food Network show of the same name. 

Birthplace: USA

Source of Wealth: TV Shows, Cuisine, Writing

Net Worth: $44 Million

6. Emeril Lagasse

The American chef and television personality is known for his Creole and Cajun cuisine, as one of the main proponents of the 'New New Orleans' cooking.

Birthplace: USA

Source of Wealth: TV Shows, Cuisine, Restaurants

Net Worth: $50 Million

5. Rachel Ray

The television personality and entrepreneur hosts the Food Network series 30 Minute Meals.

Birthplace: USA

Source of Wealth: Celebrity Chef, TV Personality, Author

Net Worth: $60 Million

4. Wolfgang Puck

Restaurateur and chef to the stars, German-born Puck is one of the best known culinary talents in the US. 

Birthplace: Austria

Source of Wealth: Cuisine, TV

$75 Million

3. Gordon Ramsay

The Scottish-born chef and television personality holds seven Michelin stars and owns a global media empire.

Birthplace: Scotland

Source of Wealth: Chef, TV Personality, Restauranteur

Net Worth: $118 Million

2. Jamie Oliver

The television chef and restaurateur has created a global brand based on his approachable, often Italian-influenced cuisine, and his popular television series. He is also aligned with good causes such as child nutrition and rehabilitation through cooking.

Birthplace: England

Source of Wealth: Restaurant, Television

Net Worth: $235 Million

1. Alan Wong

The Japanese chef is known as one of the founders of Hawaii Regional Cuisine, which highlights local ingredients and the islands' ethnic diversity.

Birthplace: Japan

Source of Wealth: Restaurant

Net Worth: $1.1 Billion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Watch Videos of The World's Best Chefs... because money's not everything! 

 


chefs

 

 

The 21 Richest Chefs in the World
Join the community
Badge
Join us for unlimited access to the very best of Fine Dining Lovers.