Curtis Stone Net Worth

What is Curtis Stone's Net Worth and Salary?

Curtis Stone is an Australian celebrity chef and television personality who has a net worth of $25 million. Rising to prominence in the early 2000s through a string of popular cooking shows in the U.K. and the U.S., Curtis Stone built an international career that blends fine dining with approachability. He is best known for hosting programs such as "Take Home Chef" and "Top Chef Masters," as well as for his Los Angeles restaurants Maude and Gwen, both of which have earned widespread acclaim. With a style defined by fresh ingredients, seasonal cooking, and a warm teaching approach, Stone has become a global ambassador for modern Australian cuisine.

Curtis Stone Salary

What is Curtis Stone's salary for hosting Top Chef Masters? $100,000 per episode.

Early Life

Curtis Travis Stone was born on November 4, 1975, in Melbourne, Australia. He grew up in a close-knit family and credits his mother and grandmother for inspiring his love of food at a young age. As a child, he spent countless hours in the kitchen learning the basics of home cooking, and by the time he was 12, he was already experimenting with simple recipes on his own.

Stone attended Melbourne's Victoria University, where he studied for a Bachelor of Business degree before deciding to follow his true passion. He began his culinary career as an apprentice at the five-star Savoy Hotel in Melbourne, where he learned the fundamentals of classical French cuisine. Determined to refine his craft, he moved to London in his early twenties to work under some of the world's most demanding and creative chefs.

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Career Beginnings in London

Stone's professional turning point came when he joined the kitchen of renowned British chef Marco Pierre White, the youngest chef in history to earn three Michelin stars. Under White's mentorship, Stone worked at several of his restaurants, including Café Royal, Mirabelle, and Quo Vadis. The experience transformed his understanding of food, technique, and precision.

While in London, Stone began appearing on British television, which introduced him to a wider audience. His approachable manner and good humor quickly set him apart in a field often dominated by rigid formality. He appeared on shows such as "Good Food Live" and "Saturday Kitchen," where he demonstrated recipes that were elegant yet easy to replicate at home. These appearances led to his first cookbook, "Surfing the Menu," co-authored with fellow Australian chef Ben O'Donoghue in 2003. The book's success spawned an accompanying television series that further boosted his profile in Australia and the U.K.

International Breakthrough

Stone's international fame exploded with the launch of "Take Home Chef," which premiered on TLC in 2006. In the show, he surprised grocery store shoppers and offered to accompany them home to prepare a gourmet meal in their own kitchens. The format was simple but deeply engaging, and Stone's natural charm made him an instant television favorite. The series became a global hit, airing in more than 70 countries, and turned him into one of the most recognizable faces in food television.

Following the success of "Take Home Chef," Stone became a regular guest on major U.S. talk shows including "The Oprah Winfrey Show," "Today," and "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." He later appeared as a host and judge on cooking competition programs such as "America's Next Great Restaurant," "Top Chef Masters," and "My Kitchen Rules." In 2017, he joined NBC's "Top Chef Junior," guiding young contestants through creative culinary challenges with his trademark encouragement and mentorship.

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Restaurants and Culinary Philosophy

In 2014, Stone fulfilled a lifelong dream by opening his first restaurant, Maude, in Beverly Hills. Named after his grandmother, Maude quickly earned a reputation for its refined tasting menus inspired by a single seasonal ingredient each month. The intimate 24-seat restaurant was awarded a Michelin star in 2019, a rare feat for a chef-driven concept of its size.

Two years later, Stone opened Gwen, a Hollywood butcher shop and restaurant co-owned with his brother Luke. Combining an old-world European aesthetic with modern techniques, Gwen serves expertly sourced meats and seasonal dishes prepared over an open flame. The restaurant also received a Michelin star, establishing Stone as one of Los Angeles's premier fine-dining chefs.

Despite his Michelin-level success, Stone's philosophy has remained grounded in simplicity and accessibility. He emphasizes cooking with fresh, seasonal ingredients and encouraging home cooks to take joy in the process. His recipes often balance classical technique with an unfussy Australian sensibility.

Cookbooks and Media Ventures

Over the years, Stone has authored several best-selling cookbooks, including "Cooking with Curtis," "Relaxed Cooking with Curtis Stone," and "What's for Dinner?: Delicious Recipes for a Busy Life." His books reflect the same tone that made him a television favorite—approachable, family-oriented, and focused on making gourmet food achievable at home.

He has also built a successful line of kitchen products and cookware, sold internationally through major retailers and on the Home Shopping Network. In addition, Stone continues to appear regularly on Food Network specials, guest-judge on culinary competitions, and contribute to global food and wine festivals.

Personal Life

Curtis Stone married American actress Lindsay Price in 2013. The couple met in 2009 and have two sons, Hudson and Emerson. They reside in Los Angeles, where Stone manages his restaurant operations and media projects. Despite his international fame, he frequently returns to Australia and remains deeply connected to his roots, often collaborating with Australian food and wine producers.

Real Estate

In 2010 Curtis paid $3.1 million for a bachelor pad in the Hollywood Hills. At some point after marrying Lindsay, the couple moved to LA's Brentwood neighborhood. At that point, he began renting the Hollywood Hills home for $15-16,000 per month. In October 2018, Curtis and Lindsay paid $7.9 million for a home in LA's Mandeville Canyon neighborhood.

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