Chef Michael Symon is of Greek and Sicilian descent and grew up working at a Mediterranean restaurant. While Michael's restaurants mostly serve American food, nothing is missing in the flavor

department thanks to his strong cultural background. 

Michael is known for really helping the restaurant scene in Cleveland, Ohio by bringing a ton of new and delicious eateries to the town. Lola, Lolita, Mabel's BBQ, and The

B Spot are all set in Cleveland, Ohio. And those restaurants, in addition to his appearances on shows like, "Iron Chef America" and his cookbooks, are the reason why Michael's net

worth is around $4 million. 

Anne started off on the fourth season of "The Next Iron Chef." And although she didn't win, she's still doing just fine! Anne is known for her delicious and flavorful dishes

that contain minimal and easy to mimic ingredients. 

Anne Burrell's $5 million net worth comes from her cookbooks and hosting gig for the Food Network show "Secrets of a Restaurant Chef." She's also a co-host on "Worst Cooks

in America." And did I mention she's an instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education? Like I said, Anne is a big deal.  

Cat made television history by being the first-ever female on "Iron Chef America," and now she owns Ocean Restaurant by Cat Cora, an underwater aquarium restaurant in Southeast Asia with

a mix of Mediterranean-Californian cuisine. 

Cat was made for this business. Both her grandfather and her father owned restaurants; cooking runs in her blood. And besides being an Iron Chef on "Iron Chef of America," she

was also a co-host on the show "Around the World in 80 Plates." Her television roles combined with her restaurants are responsible for her $7 million fortune. 

Culinary rock star Guy Fieri is all about foods with a ton of flavor (like any good chef should be). And even though he never actually graduated from culinary school,

Guy Fieri is still one of the most well-known chefs in the game. 

Guy's $8.5 million dollar net worth comes from his popular tv show "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives." He also co-owns three restaurants which are all based in California.  

Alton Brown is the man behind the television show "Good Eats" as well as having appeared on a few episodes of "Chopped," which is honestly one of my favorite shows! Alton

has also spoken about the science behind cooking. In school, he focused on science just so he'd be able to understand the mechanics of preparing food. 

Besides "Good Eats," Alton was the host of "Feasting on Asphalt" and "Feasting on Waves." He's a best-selling author who worked as a commentator on "Iron Chef America." Can you see

why he has an impressive net worth of $13 million?

Robert Irvine is all about fitness! In 2016, he launched his own healthy products that taste yummy and won't leave you starved. Because of his interest in fashion and food,

he was named one of the "25 Fittest Guys in America" in the 2007 edition of Men's Magazine. 

Robert's $15 million dollar fortune comes from his numerous shows on the Food Network. His most popular show was "Dinner: Impossible," and even though he's no longer the host of

this show, Robert owns numerous restaurants and other food-related companies. 

Anthony Bourdain is a very well-known chef and tv personality. He fell in love with food after eating an oyster in France when he was a kid, and after working

in seafood restaurants he decided cooking was really for him. 

Anthony has a net worth of about $16 million and that's thanks to his popular Food Network shows, books, and television appearances. He also had a cameo in the movie,

"The Big Short" where he used seafood stew to talk about debt. 

Masaharu is an Iron Chef on the original Japanese "Iron Chef" and again on "Iron Chef America." He trained in cooking sushi and traditional Kaiseki cuisine which is what's inspired

his fusion style of cooking. 

Fun Fact: This chef worked at Nobu (which is the best restaurant ever). But that's not the only reason Masaharu's net worth is $18 million. He's been a star on

the show, "Iron Chef America" for quite some time. He also runs numerous restaurants and also has his name on kitchen appliances. 

Odds are, you've seen or at least heard of Giada before! This Italian-born chef is known for her yummy Italian cuisine. She was even inducted into the Culinary Hall of

Fame in 2012. 

Giada's net worth is $20 million and honestly, I'm kind of surprised she's not worth more. She has her own show on the Food Network called "Giada at Home" and

she always seems to be on NBC's show "Today." She even has her own restaurant in Vegas! 

Sandra Lee is known for preparing food that consists of 70 percent pre-packaged products and 30 percent fresh products. So, the meals are homemade but also not really at the

same time (I like that!). 

Sandra isn't just a chef, she's a lifestyle guru. Which is why she has a $20 million dollar net worth. She's even created her own curtains and sold them. Her

Food Network show "Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee" and her numerous books are responsible for making Sandra such a household name. 

Mario Batali started off as a sous chef and then worked in an Italian restaurant. Now he co-owns restaurants pretty much everywhere! He has restaurants in New York, LA, Boston,

Singapore, etc. Mario is more than a chef, he's a restauranteur. 

This chef's $25 million dollar net worth comes from his restaurants, books, and television appearances. Mario was even a co-host on the tv show "The Chew" from  2011-2017. 

Rick Bayless specializes in bringing a modern twist to Mexican cuisine. Yum! He's both a chef and a restauranteur and is probably best known for the PBS show "Mexico: One

Plate at a Time."

Rick is a very respected chef! He was even considered for the position of White House Executive Chef when Barack Obama was president. He's a co-owner of one of Chicago's

first fine-dining Mexican restaurants, Topolobampo, and has a net worth of about $30 million. 

Bobby Flay is a name you've probably heard before, right?! Well, this high school dropout who graduated from the French Culinary Institute is a television personality, chef, and owner of

Bobby's Burger Palace, which has some of the best burgers in the world, in my opinion. 

Bobby Flay has hosted a ton of shows on the Food Network; "The Best Thing I Ever Ate," "Grillin' & Chillin'," Boy Meets Grill," and "Brunch @ Bobby's" to name

a few. He's also an Iron Chef on "Iron Chef America." And that's why Bobby has such a high net worth of $30 million. 

Ina is a self-taught chef and that's pretty incredible considering how much success she's gained. But she's not just a cook; she worked in the government as a staff member

of the White House Office of Management and Budget, too. Ina is very well-rounded indeed. 

Ina has a net worth of $50 million. She's an author and co-host of "Barefoot Contessa," which is a show on the Food Network. "Barefoot Contessa" is a brand with

not only a show, but also cookbooks, packaged cake mixes, preserves, and sauces. 

Ree Drummond is a blogger, chef, and photographer best known for her blog, "The Pioneer Woman." Named Weblog of the Year in 2009, 2010, and 2011, "The Pioneer Woman" is

what brought Ree Drummond to prominence when readers wanted to know all about this ranch wife.

Some of Ree's $50 million dollar net worth comes from her tv show, "The Pioneer Woman," on the Food Network and also her guest appearances on shows like "Good Morning

America." However, her family also earned some of its wealth as landowners. 

BAM! Chef Emeril is known for Cajun cuisine and his "New New Orleans" style of cooking. He's written a ton of cookbooks and been on a couple of Food Network shows

that have been in existence for a very long time. 

What's Emeril's net worth? $70 million! WOW. It all comes from his television shows and his dozens of restaurants in Orlando, New Orleans, Las Vegas, Pennsylvania, and Miramar Beach. 

Rachel Ray started off selling candy at Macy's and now she has her own daily talk show that focuses on food and lifestyle topics. Her show has won three Daytime

Emmy Awards, which is just crazy impressive.

With an $80 million dollar net worth, Rachel Ray is what most chefs probably aspire to be. Not only does she have her own show, but she's written several cookbooks,

created a furniture line, and even crafted pet food.

Wolfgang Puck is an Australian chef who's created a brand. Wolfgang Puck Companies has its own products and even offers catering services. Even though his first cookbook focuses on French food, his

first restaurant is Californian cuisine, so clearly, Wolfgang dabbles in all styles. 

Most of Wolfgang's $90 million net worth comes form his restaurants. Wolfgang owns a ton of restaurants all over the world and it's no surprise he's worth so much money. 

Another British Chef with a very high net worth, Gordon Ramsay is someone you've most definitely heard of! And from watching his show "Hell's Kitchen," I know that his most delicious

dish is the beef Wellington, which is a well-known British dish. 

Honestly, you can't be that surprised by Gordon Ramsay's $160 million net worth. He has so many restaurants and shows I'm actually surprised his net worth isn't higher. "Hell's Kitchen," "Kitchen

Nightmares," "MasterChef," MasterChef Junior," and "Hotel Hell" are all Ramsay's. So, even though he's number 2 on this list, I see his net worth growing in the next couple years. 

British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver is best known for his English Cuisine. He created the cooking show "The Naked Chef," which aired for the first time in 1999. In addition to

"The Naked Chef," Jamie was also a featured chef in the popular show "Oliver Twist." 

With a net worth of $400 million, Jamie is worth quite a pretty penny thanks to his cooking shows and best-selling cookbook, "The Naked Chef," which is what inspired his

show of the same name. And if that's not enough, Jamie is honored as a Member of the Order of the British Empire which is an organization that highlights those

who contribute to the arts and sciences.