Estimated Net Worth: $9 million
Restaurant: Skinny Latina
As Seen On: Real Housewives of Miami
Cuban chef Ana Quincoces dominates the Latin-American world of cuisine. Not only that, but she focuses on how to make these dishes healthy and low-calorie dishes, while still incredibly delicious. She has written several cookbooks all on mastering the art of a healthy Central American diet. Aside from that, this food queen is also a lawyer and is a partner in a law firm. Looks like she is juggling quite a lot.
If you still don’t think you know her, then you might have caught a glimpse of her on “The Real Housewives of Miami,” where she is notorious for being the sharp-tongued know-it. Last but not least, Eater Magazine voted Quincoces the “Hottest Chef” in the country back in 2011. Lucky for her man.
Gordon Ramsay
Estimated Net Worth: $190 million
Restaurant: Gordon Ramsay Restaurants
As Seen On: Hell’s Kitchen
The bad boy of kitchens, Scottish-born chef Gordon Ramsay is known for his culinary expertise and mean on-screen TV personality. Ramsay's restaurants have received a total of seventeen Michelin stars overall. That is mighty impressive! His most popular restaurant, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, located in Chelsea, has gotten three Michelin stars in the past couple of decades or so.
Gordon made his first TV appearance on the BBC cooking series called "Boiling Point" in 1998 — a stint that earned him the spotlight in the on-screen cooking scene. Currently, he now hosts his "Hell’s Kitchen" and the "MasterChef" series, where he is recognized for his sharp wit and harsh no-nonsense attitude.
Anthony Bourdain
Estimated Net Worth: $16 million
Restaurant: Brassier Les Halles
As Seen On: Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations
One of the most captivating and dynamic TV chefs in the world, Anthony Bourdain had one impressive resume. He was born in New York City and graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in 1978. Bourdain made a real name for himself as the head chef at Brassier Les Halles, a famous Manhatten restaurant. He had also penned a series of best-sellers as well as hosted a few cooking travel shows.
His show "A Cook’s Tour" aired on the Food Network before Bourdain moved the show over to the Travel Channel. He followed with two more successful shows, "No Reservations," and "The Layover" which explored different cultures and cuisines around the globe. Bourdain also hosted the show "Parts Unknown " — a popular cooking show on CNN. The legendary chef tragically ended his life on June 8, 2018. He is greatly missed by the food community.
Rachael Ray
Estimated Net Worth: $60 million
Restaurant: Rachael Ray’s Tasty Travels
As Seen On: 30 Minute Meals
The queen of daytime/stay-at-home mom TV, Rachel Ray is dynamite in the Food Network world. Her three TV shows, namely "30 Minute Meals," "$40 a Day," and "Rachael Ray’s Tasty Travels" are big hits among many foodies. Ray's specialty is fast and easy-to-make meals for whole families.
Her many cookbooks feature recipes that can be made in under thirty minutes. "The Rachel Ray Show" has won three Emmys, making her a staple on the network. The food TV goddess also co-hosted the "Celebrity Cook-Off" with Guy Fieri.
Nobu Matsuhisa
Net Worth: $200 million
Restaurant: The French Laundry
As Seen On: Master Chef Australia
They say that eating at a Nobu Matsuhisa establishment is a life-changing experience. Given the fact that he has such establishments all over the world, it's likely that you have heard of him. The Japanese-born chef even co-owns the popular restaurant chain with none other than film star legend Robert De Niro. But Matsuhisa's real claim to fame was his new approach to traditional Japanese dishes by infusing a Peruvian flavor into them.
The Japanese chef has also written a collection of cookbooks, the latest being World of Nobu, which was released in April 2019. Matsuhisa has made the occasional appearance on-screen with some of his A-list customers in films like "Casino," "Memoirs of a Geisha," and "Austin Powers in Goldmember."