Gino D’Acampo Net Worth, Age, Height, Wealth (Updated 2022)

Gino D’Acampo (born Gennaro D’Acampo) is an Italian-British celebrity chef and entrepreneur who is popularly known for his television food shows. His career started at 19 when he moved from Naples to London. Gino got his love for cooking from his grandfather and was ready to conquer the culinary world in London. At that time he was working as a waiter at The Orchard Restaurant.

He is estimated to have a net worth of around $10,000,000. He has grown his wealth from different avenues such as television shows and his food companies. Gino admitted that his early life was rebellious having stolen guitars worth £ 4,000 from Paul young. Despite all the challenges, he has been able to become the chef, entrepreneur and author that we know today.

How Did Gino D’Acampo Become Rich?

The journey to wealth for Gino D’Acampo started in 2010. He joined this morning’s ITV show as a presenter and later launched his cooking app that year. His television appearance exposed him to different avenues and opportunities since he started acquiring celebrity status.

His television career continued later in 2011 to 2014 when he was doing a daytime cooking show known as Let’s do lunch with Gino and Mel. He also did another cooking show called There is No Taste Like Home. These shows were important in helping him become rich because he was preparing himself to conquer the restaurant world.

Unlike other restaurant owners who start small, in 2013 Gino went all in and opened a chain of restaurants. He opened six restaurants in different parts of London and his presence on television helped him to grow his chain of restaurants.

After the television show ended in 2014, he began touring in 2015 on a UK live stage show. He toured different cities shooting for his show Gino’s Italian Escape. This television show was a success and he later moved to Win Your Wish List in 2018 that was hosted on channel 5. He is currently the presenter of the television show Family Fortunes.

Gino has made most of his money from television shows and series. He has been a host or a co-host in many television shows and even cooking shows to date.

What Is Gino D’Acampo Net Worth?

Gino D’Acampo’s net worth has grown to about $10,000,000 from 2010 when he first appeared on television.  In just slightly more than a decade, he has managed to grow his net worth more than most people. However, he was able to do that due to multiple income streams that he has managed to create.

First, Gino is one of the few modern chefs that have been able to make millions from television. Apart from Gordon Ramsey who is well-known for making a fortune from television, Gino is also a household name. He has featured in over 10 television shows and this has helped him grow his net worth.

He also has a chain of restaurants. With over 5 restaurants, he is able to add some money into his net worth making his income grow further. These are restaurants that he opened in 2013 and they still continue to grow to date.

Recently he became the co-owner of a company called Bontà Italia Ltd. The company supplies Italian cooking ingredients as well as ready-to-eat meals. This will increase his net worth in the next few years as the company continues to grow.

Some of his income also comes from his books. He has created 18 cookbooks including a children’s diet book. These books also generate income and add to his overall net worth.

After a decade he is still hosting television shows and making money from television in 2021 so his net worth is still likely to increase.

How Gino D’Acampo Spends His Money?

Gino has two homes. He divides his time between the two homes that he owns. One home is in Italy and the other is a £ 1.2 million house in Hertfordshire. His homes are so magnificent that they have been described as museums. Fans get an opportunity to see sneak peeks of their homes regularly on Instagram. No expense has been spared to make the home as beautiful as possible.

He also spends his money on different charities. Every year he visits patients or gives money to charity to help different groups of people. He gave a cheque for £10,000 to the hospital charity in Manchester to help patients. He also throws lunch parties to patients just to put a smile on their faces. Gino also uses his influence and celebrity status to lead different fundraising events to help children’s hospitals.

Interesting Facts

• Gino is married to his wife Jessica. They met when he was 19 and together they have three children: Luciano (18 years old), Rocci (14), and Mia (7). At one point they had separated for one year but they are now back together as a family.
• Cooking runs in his family. He was introduced to the culinary world at a very early age. His grandfather was a chef and that is where he picked interest in cooking. Gino started training as a chef when he was only 15 years and that is what makes him a successful chef at his age.
• Gino served two years in prison. When he was 19, he stole guitars worth £ 4,000 from singer Paul Young. That made him serve two years in prison. After that, he was apologetic and was forgiven. In an interview, he said that he was going through a hard time when it happened.
• Gino is body confident. He does not mind getting naked in front of the camera. At one point he was filmed cooking naked.