They're the most famous people in the food industry - shaping the way we eat, both at home and out at restaurants.
And the leading celebrity chefs can earn millions of dollars from their eating establishments, bestselling cookbooks and television programmes.
Add in money-spinning personal appearances, advertising and sponsorship deals, and shrewd investments, and these kitchen stars can become fabulously wealthy.
For the purposes of this list we've restricted it to people who have predominantly made their money through food, so the likes of Kimbal Musk ($500 million) is not included as, while he is a restauranteur, he mainly owes his fortune to his brother Elon Musk.
With that being said, here are the top 11 richest celeb chefs in the world in 2024, according to CelebrityNetWorth.
5. Guy Fieri
A familiar face on American cooking channel The Food Network - for whom he presents several programmes - Guy Fieri licenses his name to restaurants all around the world. His rowdy onscreen persona is particularly good at attracting men to watching cooking shows and getting interested in food, helping him amass around $100 million. | Getty Images
6. Rachael Ray
Rachael Ray's $100 million empire is built on her many television appearances, including her own daily lifestyle programme. Other screen credits include 30 Minute Meals, Rachael Ray's Tasty Travels, $40 a Day, Rachael Ray's Week in a Day, Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off and Rachael Ray's Kids Cook-Off. She also publishes a magazine and has written several cookbooks - specialising in making quick and tasty meals. | Getty Images for NYCWFF
7. Emeril Lagasse
American celebrity chef, restaurateur, television personality, and author Emeril Lagasse is a specialist in Creole and Cajun food. Known for his catchphrases "Kick it up a notch!" and "Bam!", his eateries, cookbooks and television appearances have earned him in the region of $70 million. | Getty Images for The Roku Channe
8. Bobby Flay
Another star of America's Food Network, Bobby Flay's career to date has earned him four Daytime Emmy Awards, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and around $60 million. He's the owner of a string of successful restaurants and franchises including Bobby's Burger Palace, Bobby's Burgers, and Amalfi. | Getty Images