Top 10 World’s Wealthiest Celebrity Chefs

8 Emeril Lagasse

Emeril Lagasse, an American celebrity chef and restaurateur, is a television personality.

He attended Johnson & Wales University in order to master his craft. In 1978, he graduated the culinary school and was appointed Executive Chef at Dunfey’s Hyannis resort in 1979. In 1983, he was named Chef of the Year.

After seven-and-half years as Executive Chef at Commander’s Palace in New Orleans, he decided to open his own restaurant, Emeril’s.

Emeril has been honored with numerous industry awards, appeared on numerous tv shows, and written many cookbooks.