Alan Wong has been named the world’s richest chef, boasting a net worth of £880 million—over double that of Gordon Ramsay and Jamie Oliver combined. Ramsay, with £180 million, ranks third, while Oliver follows at £164 million. Wong is celebrated for his traditional Hawaiian cuisine and gained recognition after cooking for former President Obama in 2009. Meanwhile, Jamie Oliver reflects on his career, sharing his son River’s surprise at his lack of a Michelin star, which makes him feel he hasn’t tried hard enough. Both chefs have greatly influenced the culinary world through numerous restaurants and television appearances.
Alan Wong has been revealed to be the world’s richest chef, flaunting an incredible wealth greater than Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay combined.
The Tokyo-born restaurateur has an estimated net worth of £880 million, more than double the combined wealth of two British chefs.
Hell’s Kitchen legend Gordon, 58, has taken third place in the rankings of the world’s richest chefs with a whopping £180m.
Meanwhile, 49-year-old Jamie has amassed a staggering net worth of £164 million over the years and sits fourth in the world rankings.
The Japanese-American chef has become a culinary icon with his traditional Hawaiian cuisine, popularizing the fusion of local ingredients and traditional recipes.
Alan expanded his brand to several restaurants, including cooking for US President Barack Obama in 2009.
Alan Wong has been revealed to be the world’s richest chef – flaunting staggering wealth that exceeds Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay combined
Legendary Hell’s Kitchen chef Mr Gordon, 58, has taken third place in the rankings of the world’s richest chefs with a whopping £180 million.
Celebrity chef Jamie, on the other hand, rose to stardom after appearing on The Naked Chef in the late ’90s and quickly became famous.
He left school at the age of 16 and honed his culinary skills in Paris and London before cementing his status. After appearing in a documentary in 1997, he appeared on television, which later led to his own show.
Meanwhile, Gordon’s promising career in football ends with a shocking injury that leads him to pursue a career in the culinary industry.
The TV chef, who once learned the ropes from legendary chef Marco Pierre White, founded the Gordon Ramsay Restaurant in 1997, which earned 17 Michelin stars overall and still holds eight stars.
The ranking comes after Jamie shared a scathing comment from his eight-year-old son River about his success as a chef.
This celebrity chef has achieved worldwide fame over the past 30 years with numerous television shows, cookbooks, and restaurants.
But Jamie admitted that his wife Jules Oliver, 50, and son are less than impressed with his career trajectory.
“River said this to me the other day. I don’t know where it came from, but ‘Dad, do you have a Michelin star?'” he recalled on The Graham Norton Show earlier this month.
The Tokyo-born restaurateur has an estimated net worth of £880 million, more than double the combined wealth of two British chefs.
The world’s richest Japanese-American chef has become a culinary icon with his traditional Hawaiian cuisine and even cooked for US President Barack Obama in 2009.
“I thought, ‘No, I don’t really like fancy food,’ and he shook his head and said, ‘You don’t like fancy food?'”
Jamie admitted with a laugh. “Actually, I felt like I wasn’t trying hard enough!”
The Naked Chef star appeared on the chat show alongside Sigourney Weaver, Nicholas Hoult, comedian Rory Adefope and Coldplay’s Chris Martin.
He also talked about his new cookbook, “Simply Jamie,” and explained that he wants to help the latest generation understand the beauty of cooking.
“People are cooking less than ever before. We have a fourth generation that hasn’t learned to cook. So I want people to get the most out of their food, minimize waste and save money. We want to help people save money.”
Jamie has four other children, Jules and River, whom he married in July 2000 in Essex.
They are parents to Poppy, 22, Daisy, 21, Petal, 15, and Buddy, 13.
Buddy chose to follow in his father’s culinary footsteps and even published his own cookbook.
Meanwhile, celebrity chef Jamie rose to stardom after appearing on The Naked Chef in the late ’90s and quickly became a household name around the world.
Gordon learned the ropes from Marco Pierre White and founded the Gordon Ramsay Restaurant in 1997, which achieved 17 Michelin stars overall and still holds eight stars.
This comes after Jamie revealed that his eight-year-old son River (pictured) wonders why his father never won a Michelin star.
Jamie admitted it made him feel like he was “not trying hard enough” (pictured on this month’s Graham Norton Show)
“Buddy has been my shadow in the kitchen since he was little. He always felt like cooking was a real adventure,” Jamie recently shared on Instagram.
“As a father who cooks, it’s been such a joy to watch and be a part of his journey learning new skills and creating new dishes. Check out the photos of Baby Buzz!!!”
Talking about his cookbook, the teenager previously said: [the recipes] You’ll find quick breakfasts, meatballs, pizza, sweet treats, and more.
“I hope people enjoy it and give it a try.”
Jamie and Jules remarried in the Maldives in 2023 with their children.
The chef admitted he was initially “embarrassed” about the ceremony but ultimately “probably enjoyed it” [the day] More than anyone
On the Newlyweds podcast, he told hosts Jamie Lane and Sophie Habou:
“So, it was when I was 23, and the girls were going off to college and stuff, so it felt like the nest was starting to fall apart.
“We went to the Maldives because we had never had a so-called luxury vacation.
“To be honest, I was a little embarrassed about the whole thing.
“I wasn’t really interested in it until I got there, but once I got there I think I probably enjoyed it more than anyone else. It was great.”
The couple exchanged vows for a second time in Las Vegas earlier this year, celebrating their 24th wedding anniversary.
