Emeril Lagasse

Emeril Lagasse is an American celebrity chef, restaurateur, television personality, cookbook author, and National Best Recipe award winner for his "Turkey and Hot Sausage Chili" recipe in 2003. He is a regional James Beard Award winner, known for his mastery of Creole and Cajun cuisine and his self-developed "New New Orleans" style.

Emeril Lagasse is an American chef with a net worth of $70 million. He is an alumnus of Johnson & Wales University. Lagasse became Executive Chef at the Dunfey’s Hyannis Resort in 1979. He is proficient in Portuguese and French cuisine.

He opened his first restaurant by the name ‘Emeril’s.’ Emeril Lagasse even has his own cooking style called New New Orleans Style. He was named chef of the Year in 1983. Emeril Lagasse has also won the best recipe title for his ‘Turkey and Hot Sausage Chili.’ He has appeared on a wide variety of cooking TV shows, including the long-running Food Network shows Emeril Live and Essence of Emeril, and is associated with several catchphrases, including "Kick it up a notch!" and "Bam!" Lagasse's portfolio of media, products, and restaurants generates an estimated US$150 million annually in revenue.

Net assets: $70 million