A bestselling cookbook, TV gigs, and successful restaurants: Inside MasterChef Australia judge Andy Allen’s $5million empire
Andy Allen won MasterChef Australia‘s fourth season in 2012 before returning as a judge on the show this year.
And given his success, it’s no surprise that Woman’s Day has estimated the celebrity chef’s fortune to be worth close to $5million.
The 32-year-old has amassed his millions in various ways, from social media deals to restaurants.
Cha-ching! MasterChef Australia judge Andy Allen is estimated to be worth close to $5 million according to reports in Woman’s Day
The former tradie’s fortune started in 2012, when he took home $100,000 tax-free after winning season four of MasterChef.
The same year, he released his first cookbook titled The Next Element.
It was a huge success and is still stocked and sold in major stores like Target to this day.
Success: Andy released his first cookbook, The Next Element, in 2012. It was a huge success and is still stocked and sold in major stores like Target to this day
Andy’s biggest source of income is most likely his stake in the renowned Three Blue Ducks restaurants.
The young chef is co-owner and business partner in the ethical food eatery, which now boasts five locations across Australia and has spawned a lucrative line of condiments and merchandise.
Of course, Andy also makes a pretty penny from television.
Business: Andy’s biggest source of income is most likely his stake in the renowned Three Blue Ducks restaurants
Lights, camera, action! Andy (left) won MasterChef Australia’s fourth season in 2012 before returning as a judge on the show this year
In addition to his salary as a judge on MasterChef Australia, the chef previously had his own show Farm to Fork on Channel 10 and Andy and Ben Eat Australia on SBS.
He also gets extra income from social media endorsements via Instagram and YouTube.
Andy confirmed his engagement to longtime girlfriend Alex Davey earlier this month.
He previously dated Home and Away star, Charlotte Best, but they split in 2016.
Happiness: Andy confirmed his engagement to longtime girlfriend Alex Davey earlier this month