Ever wondered who internationally celebrated Jacques Pépin, American cookbook writer, chef and TV personality, was born in France? Unlike most celebrities who have become famous for appearing on television, in the music scene, in the political scene, in sports centers and other such places; Pépin distinguished himself by his dedication, his devotion and his passion for food. Famous for his style of French cuisine, the chef has been on American and French television since the late 1980s. On top of that, he is the author of numerous cookbooks, many of which have become bestsellers.
For his contribution and usefulness to foodlovers, Jacques received three separate distinctions, including the Legion of Honor (the highest French order of merit in civil and military merit, 2004); Order of chivalry L’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Ordre de France, 1997) and L’Ordre du Mérite Agricole (awarded by the French Republic for outstanding contribution to agriculture, 1992).
Brief biography (age)
The renowned cook is the middle son of his parents Jeanette Pépin and the three children of Jean-Victor Pépin. He was born on December 18, 1935 in Bourg-en-Bresse, France. This internationally acclaimed chef is a product of Columbia University’s School of General Studies, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in 1970. He earned his master’s degree in French literature two years later at Columbia Graduate School. of Arts and Sciences.
Jacques’ culinary career began at his parents’ restaurant, Le Pelican, in France, which began operating immediately after World War II. Her mother is a cook and her father was the owner of the restaurant. It was at the Pelican that he became known for his love and interest in food. Jacques will then move to Paris, where he will be trained by the famous writer and chef Lucien Diat (born Louis Félix Diat) at the Plaza Athénée. He began his military service in 1956 and served three French heads of state as a personal chef.
Fast forward to 1959, Pépin decided to leave Paris for the United States of America. He got his first job in the United States at a restaurant called Le Pavillion. While working there, his paths crossed with Craig Claiborne, American food critic/food journalist/New York Times food editor, who introduced him to Amherst, Helen McCully, born cookbook writer in Canada, who was beginning to teach him aspects of food that he never knew. Soon after, Jacques became friends with American TV personality/chef Julia Child through McCully, with whom he associated for many years.
Pepin was launched into huge popularity in 1961 when he landed a job at Howard Johnson’s restaurants alongside fellow Frenchman Pierre Franey. The restaurant’s owner, Howard Johnson, frequented Jacques’ former workplace, Le Pavillon. He decided to hire Jacques to help him develop food lines for his restaurants.
Over the years, celebrity chef Pépin has hosted many popular television shows, including The Complete Pépin (originally aired in 1997 and revived in 2007), Jacques Pépin: Fast Food My Way, Jacques Pépin: Heart & Soul (2015-2016), Jacques Pépin: The Apprentice – Then & Now, and Jacques Pépin: Even More Fast Food My Way. In 2008, Jacques became the guest judge for the fifth season of Top Chef, a Bravo channel cooking show.
What is his net worth?
Being a phenomenal chef/TV personality, Jacques has made a fortune from his long career in food. He currently has a net worth of $20 million, which will likely increase if he continues to appear more often in the showbiz circle.
The wife and daughter of Jacques Pépin
The Bourg-en-Bresse born chef is not only an incredible unfoody but also a husband, father and grandfather. He married Gloria Pépin on September 17, 1966. Their only daughter, Claudine Renée Pépin, was born on December 16, 1968. For more than half a century, the television personality had been in love with his wife. He often cooks with his wife, daughter and recently his granddaughter.
A graduate in international relations from BostonAt university, Jacques’ daughter is best known for her cooking: Cooking with Claudine (1996) by Jacques Pepin. She married Rolland “Rolley” Bailey Wesen on March 23, 2003, two years after they met at a dinner party. Claudine and Rolland gave the chef his first grandson, Shorey Wesen, in 2004. Jacques was also spotted in the kitchen several times with his granddaughter. Recently, he released a book called: Lessons From A Grandfather: In The Kitchen With Shorey.
Interesting facts about the French chef
1. Jacques Pépin currently resides in Connecticut with his wife of many years.
2. His daughter, Claudine, is the author of the book Kids Cook French.
3. The chef was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters on May 22, 2011 by Boston University.
4. In 2015, Pepin suffered a minor stroke at his home in Connecticut, but was treated at a nearby hospital.
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