Emeril Lagasse Net Worth

Raquel Davies | November 8, 2013

NET WORTH

$50 Million

  • REAL NAME

    Emeril John Lagasse

  • DATE OF BIRTH

    October 15, 1959

  • OCCUPATION

    Chef

  • HEIGHT & WEIGHT

    5 foot 7 inches and 230lbs

  • SIGN

    Libra

  • REPRESENTATION

    Jim Griffin at Paradigm

Emeril Lagasse is an American television personality, cookbook author, restauranteur, and celebrity chef with an estimated net worth of $50 million. Lagasse is 5’7″ and weighs 230 pounds. Emeril John Lagasse was born on October 15, 1959 in Fall River, Massachusetts.  As a teenager Lagasse worked at a Portuguese bakery and this s where he found his passion for the culinary arts. He enrolled into a culinary program at Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School and graduated from the prestigious Johnson & Wales University in 1978.

Emeril Lagasse rose to prominence once he became the executive chef of Commander’s Palace in New Orleans. He is most famous for his Food Network shows Emeril Live and Essence of Emeril. He is known for popularizing the catch-phrases “Kick it up a notch!” and “Bam!” He usually says these catch phrases while adding something spicy or a unique element to a dish.

In addition to his Food Network shows, Emeril Lagasse has made plenty of appearances on other shows such as a judge on Top Chef. He has also published quite a few best-selling cookbooks.

Emeril Lagasse empire encompasses products, media, and restaurants which generate approximately $150 million in revenue annually.

Emeril Lagasse has an enough net worth to buy:

1. 3,847.6 Rolex Daytona Men’s Chronograph Watch ($12,995.00 each)

2. 10,679.1 Brioni Wool Blend Men’s Suit ($4,682.00 each)

3. 78,125 Salvatore Ferragamo Lace-Up Leather Cap Toe Shoes ($640.00 each)

Emeril Lagasse has enough net worth to give everyone in Spain $1.

About the Author

Written by Raquel Davies

Raquel is a staff writer for PlentyofCheddar.com. She received her Bachelor's of Arts in Public Relations from Barry University. Raquel enjoys reading Sci-Fi/ Fantasy novels and watching films of that same genre. Raquel is also enjoys the theater arts and fine dining. She was raised in Maryland but currently resides in Miami. Check her out on !

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