Emeril Lagasse is an American celebrity chef, restaurateur, television personality, cookbook author who has a net worth estimated at US$70 million. The chef has been the recipient of several awards including the National Best Recipe award winner for his “Turkey and Hot Sausage Chili” recipe in 2003.

A chunk of his wealth comes from his chain of restaurants and Books. His TV appearances also add to the total of his overall purse.

Who is Emeril Lagasse?

Emeril John Lagasse III was born on October 15, 1959 in Fall River, Massachusetts to Emeril John Lagassé Jr. and Hilda Medeiros. His father was from Quebec and his mother from Portugal. He is an American with Canadian and Portuguese ancestry.

As a teenager, he worked in the Portuguese bakery. During his time at the bakery, he discovered his talent for cooking and made that a reality by enrolling in Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School’ culinary arts program.

Lagasse got a scholarship to study at the New England Conservatory of Music as a good percussionist that he was but rather went to Johnson & Wales University so to realize his dream of becoming a chef. Years later, he was awarded with an honorary doctorate by Johnson & Wales University.

Upon graduating in 1978, he became the Executive Chief at the Dunfey’s Hyannis Resort in 1979. Lagasse succeeded Paul Prudhomme as executive chef of Commander’s Palace in New Orleans under Richard Brennan, Sr., in 1982 a position he held for seven and half years before opening his own restaurant. He was later nominated as Chef of the Year in 1983.

Emeril Lagasse opened his restaurant in New Orleans in 1990, a place he has called the only city with a soul. Since then, he has gone on to open several other restaurants, written cookbooks and partnered with other culinary companies to launch a line of knives and cookware.

Emeril Lagasse has been in three separate marriages, two of which ended in divorced. He married his first wife Elizabeth Kief with whom he had two kids in 1978 and later divorced in 1986. He then married Tari Hohn, a fashion designer which also didn’t work out.

Finally, he tied the knot with Alden Lovelace, a real estate broker in 2000. They couple have since gone on to raise two children and are still together till date.

How many houses and cars does Emeril Lagasse have?

Emeril Lagasse has several properties scattered in the United States of America to the tune of US$40 million according to reports. He resides in a US$3 million home in New Orleans.

How much does Emeril Lagasse make annually?

As per sources, he makes around US$6 million per year.

How many businesses does Emeril Lagasse own?

Lagasse is the owner of 12 restaurants in the United States.

What brands does Emeril Lagasse have?

The celebrity chef has several brands to his name in the culinary industry. He owns branded products ranging from kitchen knives to cookware.

How many Investments does Emeril Lagasse have?

Lagasse’s investments have been in real estate properties and a chain of restaurants in New Orleans, Las Vegas, Bethlehem, PA, and Miramar Beach.

How many Endorsement deals has Emeril Lagasse?

Emeril Lagasse, the renowned chef has endorsed quite a number of companies and brands so far in his career. He signed a deal in 2000 with B&G Foods to which he created a line of dry grocery products that were marketed under his label “Emeril’s” Some of the products included salsas, pasta sauces and his signature “Essence” spice blend.

He also lent his name to the Pride of San Juan where he made a line of fresh produce which included branded “Emeril’s Gourmet Produce”, include spring mix salad blends, fresh herbs, and heirloom tomatoes.

How many charities has Emeril Lagasse donated to?

The Emeril Lagasse Foundation has so far distributed in excess of US$6 million in grants to children’s charities.

How many Philanthropy works has Emeril Lagasse supported?

Lagasse is undoubtedly one of the few individuals who understand the essence of giving back to society.

As a philanthropist, he founded The Emeril Lagasse Foundation in 2002. His foundation supports non-profit organizations and educational initiatives that create opportunities for underprivileged children to reach their highest level. The Emeril Lagasse Foundation has so far distributed in excess of US$6 million in grants to children’s charities.

Some of the projects that has been funded by his foundation include an accessible learning kitchen for special needs students at St. Michael Special School, the Emeril Lagasse Foundation Hospitality Center at Café Reconcile.

Also, the Edible Schoolyard New Orleans has seen an outdoor classroom, gardens and fresh foods cafeteria and teaching kitchen been constructed through this funding. Orlando Junior Academy’s Edible Schoolyard has since enjoyed the new culinary kitchen house as well as four-year culinary arts program for high school students at New Orleans Center for Creative Arts among others.