Curtis Stone is one of Australia’s most famous chefs, born 4 November 1975, he was nicknamed “The Quiet Terminator” following his performance on The Celebrity Apprentice (season three).
Here we answer some of your most frequently asked questions about the true-blue Aussie legend.
How did Curtis Stone become a chef?
Born in Melbourne, Stone first started cooking at the age of just four, under the guise of his grandmother, Maude. “Whether it was making marmalade with my nan and grandad or fudge with my granny, I look back now and think it was a little odd for a 5-year old to be so obsessed with food.” He studied a Bachelor of Business before deciding to dedicate his life to becoming a chef. Stone started his culinary career at the Savoy Hotel at the age of 18 before chasing his dream to London to work for Marco Pierre White. “I decided I was going to work for legendary chef Marco Pierre White—no matter what it took.” Stone worked under Pierre White for some time, working at the Cafe Royal, Mirabelle and later as Head Chef at Quo Vadis.Does Curtis Stone have his own restaurants?
Stone opened his first restaurant, Maude Restaurant, in 2014, in Beverly Hills which focuses on seasonal cuisine paired with superb wine. He has also opened a second restaurant, Gwen, a world-class butcher and fine dining restaurant in Los Angeles with his brother Luke. Gwen is named after his grandmother that taught him how to cook all those years ago.What is Curtis Stone most famous for?
Stone’s appearance on The Apprentice propelled him onto the celebrity chef circuit. After numerous TV appearances, he firmly secured himself as one of Australia’s most well-known celebrity chefs. He was named one of People magazine’s sexiest people in 2016. In Australia, he is well-known as the face of Coles supermarkets.What is Curtis Stone’s net worth?
It is estimated that Curtis has a net worth of $16 million and that he receives a salary of over $20,000 per episode.Has Curtis Stone written a book?
To date, Curtis Stone has published six cookbooks.- 1. Surfing the Menu, 2005
2. Surfing the Menu, again
3. Cooking with Curtis, 2006
4. Relaxed Cooking with Curtis Stone, 2009
5. What’s For Dinner? 2013
6. Good Food, Good Life, 2015