Gaston Acurio's Net Worth and Culinary Journey
Gaston Acurio, born in October 1967 in Lima, Peru, is a prominent Peruvian chef with an impressive net worth of $20 million. Widely celebrated as an ambassador of Peruvian cuisine, Acurio owns an array of successful restaurants across various countries. Additionally, he is a prolific author and a recognizable television personality.
Early Life and Education
Acurio honed his culinary skills at the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. In 1994, he embarked on a restaurant venture with his wife, co-managing the highly reputed Astrid & Gaston franchise, marking the beginning of his illustrious culinary career.
Renowned Restaurants
Acurio's culinary empire extends to various esteemed restaurants including:
- Café del Museo
- La Mar
- T'anta
- Pasquale Hnos.
- Panchita
- Madam Tusan
Television and Literary Contributions
Gaston Acurio has made notable appearances on television, hosting the series La Adventura Culinaria on PlusTV and featuring on the show La Aventura del Ceviche. His authorship includes acclaimed books like Peru: The Cookbook and Ceviche Power among many others.
His work has been recognized through several documentaries including the 2014 film Finding Gaston. He has also appeared in Cooking Up Dreams, Mistura: The Power of Food, and Peru Sabe.
Guest Appearances
In addition to his own shows and writings, Acurio has featured in an episode of the popular TV series Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations.
