John Besh's Remarkable Net Worth
John Besh’s net worth is
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$8 Million
John Besh: A Culinary Icon
TV personality, chef, restaurant owner, and philanthropist, John Besh, has made a name for himself through his efforts in preserving and promoting the culinary culture of New Orleans. His net worth is estimated at $8 million, predominantly stemming from his successful culinary career and TV appearances, which commenced in the early 1990s.
John Besh’s Wealth
Although born in Mississippi, John Besh was raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. After graduating from the High School of St. Stanislaus College in 1986, he served as a reservist in the US Navy, participating in Operation “Desert Storm.” Following this, he graduated from The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in 1992. Besh now owns several restaurants in New Orleans, including August, Besh Steak, Lüke, La Provence, Domenica, Pizza Domenica, Borgne, Johnny Sánchez, Shaya, and Willa Jean.
One noteworthy aspect of Besh’s career is his collaboration with Arkel International to create high-quality, ready-to-eat meals for emergency response teams worldwide. He has been honored with several awards, including the title of “Restaurateur of the Year” from the Louisiana Restaurant Association in 2008 and Food Arts’ Silver Spoon Award in 2006 and 2009 for revitalizing the culinary heritage of New Orleans.
Besh is also a prolific author, having penned three cookbooks: “My New Orleans” (2009), “My Family Table” (2011), and “Cooking from the Heart” (2013). Furthermore, his TV appearances, including shows like “Top Chef”, “Food Network Challenge”, “Iconoclasts”, and “Iron Chef America”, have significantly contributed to his net worth.
Personally, John Besh is married to Jennifer Besh, and the couple has four sons. Together, they founded The John Besh Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the culinary tradition of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast region through scholarships and loans, supporting aspiring chefs.
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| Full Name | John Besh |
| Net Worth | $8 Million |
| Date Of Birth | May 14, 1968 |
| Place Of Birth | Meridian, Mississippi, United States |
| Profession | Chef, TV chef, Television producer |
| Education | High School of St. Stanislaus College, Louisiana State University, The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Jenifer Besh (m.1991-) |
| Children | Luke Besh, Brendan Besh, Andrew Besh, Jack Besh |
| Parents | Theodore Sanford Besh Jr, Imelda Walters Besh |
| Siblings | Elaine Besh, Stephen Besh, Laura Besh Bell, Kathleen Besh Edwards, Angela Besh Harvey |
| Nicknames | Chef John Besh |
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| Awards | James Beard Foundation Award for Who’s Who of Food and Beverage in America, Food Arts’ Silver Spoon Awards (2006, 2009), IACP Awards (2010, 2012) |
| Nominations | James Beard Award for American Cooking |
| TV Shows | Chef John Besh’s New Orleans, Chef John Besh’s Family Table, Chefs A’ Field, Iconoclasts, Food Network Challenge, Iron Chef America, Top Chef, Top Chef Masters, Treme, Inedible to Incredible |
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| 1 | Father of four boys. |
| 2 | Chef/owner, “August & Besh Restaurant Group”, in New Orleans. |
| 3 | Chef/owner, “Restaurant August” in New Orleans. |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCIS: New Orleans | 2016 | TV Series | John Besh |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chef John Besh’s Family Table | 2013 | TV Series executive producer |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry | 2017 | TV Series | Himself |
| Today | 2015-2016 | TV Series | Himself / Himself – Guest |
| Burgers, Brew and ‘Que | 2016 | TV Series | Himself |
| Late Night with Seth Meyers | 2015 | TV Series | Himself |
| FabLife | 2015 | TV Series | Himself – Guest |
| Home & Family | 2015 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Kitchen | 2015 | TV Series | Himself – Guest / Chef / Author |
| The Talk | 2013-2015 | TV Series | Himself – Chef / Himself |
| Hungry Investors | 2014 | TV Series | Himself – Host |
| Gym Rescue | 2014 | TV Series | Himself – Host |
| Rachael Ray | 2011-2014 | TV Series | Himself |
| Top Chef | 2009-2014 | TV Series | Himself – Guest Judge / Chef / Owner, Besh Restaurant Group / … |
| The 700 Club | 2011-2013 | TV Series | Himself – Guest |
| Big Morning Buzz Live | 2013 | TV Series | Himself |
| Chef John Besh’s Family Table | 2013 | TV Series | Himself – Host |
| Hey Bartender | 2013 | Documentary | |
| Treme | 2010-2012 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Best Thing I Ever Made | 2012 | TV Series | Himself |
| Late Night with Jimmy Fallon | 2011-2012 | TV Series | Himself – Guest |
| The Nate Berkus Show | 2011 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Best Thing I Ever Ate | 2010-2011 | TV Series | Himself |
| Unique Eats | 2011 | TV Series | Himself – Chef / Restaurateur |
| Chef John Besh’s New Orleans | 2011 | TV Series | Himself – Host |
| My Life in Food | 2010 | TV Series | Himself |
| Inedible to Incredible | 2010 | TV Series | Himself – Host |
| Paula’s Best Dishes | 2010 | TV Series | Himself |
| Top Chef Masters | 2009 | TV Series | Himself |
| After Hours with Daniel Boulud | 2008 | TV Series | Himself |
| Iconoclasts | 2007 | TV Series documentary | |
| Iron Chef America: The Series | 2006 | TV Series | Himself – Challenger Chef |
