John Torode

Date of Birth: July 23, 1965

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Biography

John Torode is a renowned Australian-British chef, restaurateur, and television personality. Born in Melbourne, Australia, Torode began his culinary career at the age of 16, training under the guidance of several well-known chefs in Australia. He moved to the United Kingdom in the early 1990s and quickly made a name for himself in the competitive London restaurant scene. Torode is perhaps best known for his role as a judge on the popular cooking show “MasterChef,” which he joined in 2005. He has also hosted and appeared in several other culinary shows, including “John Torode’s Australia,” “John Torode’s Korean Food Tour,” and “A Cook Abroad: John Torode’s Argentina.” Beyond television, Torode has authored several cookbooks and owns successful restaurants in London, including Smiths of Smithfield and The Luxe.

5 Interesting Facts about John Torode

1. John Torode moved to the UK in 1991 and initially worked at the Conran Group’s restaurants.

2. He became a UK citizen in 2005.

3. Torode’s first cookbook, “The Mezzo Cookbook,” won the James Beard Foundation Award for “Best Food Photography.”

4. He has been married twice and has four children.

5. Torode completed a culinary tour of Australia in 2014, which was documented in his show “John Torode’s Australia.”

5 Most Interesting Quotes from John Torode

1. “Cooking is about passion, so it may look slightly temperamental in a way that it’s too assertive to the naked eye.”

2. “Food is a great way to bring people together, and it has the ability to create conversations and memories.”

3. “A recipe is just a guide. You should always have fun and experiment with it.”

4. “The key to good cooking is patience and the willingness to learn from your mistakes.”

5. “I believe that food should be simple, fresh, and full of flavor.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

John Torode’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around £8 million.

Children

John Torode has four children. He has two sons, Casper and Marselle, from his first marriage to Jessica Torode. He also has two other children from a previous relationship, Jonah and Lulu.