Tyler Florence Net Worth

May 2024 · 5 minute read

Tyler Florence net worth is
$15 Million

Tyler Florence Wiki Biography

Tyler Florence was born on 3 March 1971, in Greenville, South Carolina USA, and is a television host and chef, best known for hosting a number of Food Network Shows. He also owns several kitchen supply stores in northern California, along with several restaurants. All of his efforts have helped put his net worth to where it is today.

How rich is Tyler Florence? As of mid-2016, sources estimate a net worth that is at $15 million, mostly earned through success in the culinary industry; many of his restaurants have found success; he’s made numerous guest appearances on television; as he continues his career it is expected that his wealth will increase, but he also does a lot of philanthropic work too.

Tyler Florence Net Worth $15 million

Tyler Florence graduated from the College of Culinary Arts in 1991. After school, he went on to work with big names in the catering and culinary industry, including Marta Pulini, Charlie Palmer, and Rick Laakonen. He eventually ventured out on his own, opening Cafeteria in Manhattan; it was such a success that he then became part of several shows on the Food Network. He was a presenter on “Globe Trekker” and a host of “How to Boil Water”; he has also hosted “Food 911”, and is the host of “Tyler’s Ultimate”. He is also seen as part of “The Great Food Truck Race”, and was featured on “Shaq’s Big Challenge”. A few of his other notable appearances include “The Oprah Winfrey Show” in which he participated in the nationwide Sandwich Showdown. He has also featured on “The View” and “The Today Show”. All contribute to his growing net worth.

In 2008, he developed an open-plan bar for Hotel Vertigo in California. The following year, he opened a small chain of luxury kitchen supply stores, before working on various restaurant concepts. He opened Wayfare Tavern in San Francisco, the fast food restaurant Rotisserie & Wine, and the tavern El Paseo in California. He is also a board member of the subscription service for fresh ingredients, Sun Basket. In 2009, he released a signature line of cookware through the Home Shopping Network; it is also available through retailers in the United States such as Macy’s. His net worth continues to grow.

Florence’s other work include various books mostly related to food. His first release was 2003’s “Real Kitchen”, and he went on to release other books such as “Dinner at My Place”. He also wrote “Inside the Test Kitchen”, “Tyler Florence Fresh” and “Family Meal”. “Dinner at My Place” and “Stirring the Pot” would become top-selling cookbooks, and added substantially to his net worth.

For his personal life it is known that Tyler’s first wife was Christie Lear, with whom he has a son. He has been married to Tolan Clark since 2006, and they have a son and a daughter. Florence resides in San Francisco, and has opened a retail kitchen store there. He also serves as part of the board of Afterschool Alliance which aims to make quality after-school programs; he has hosted events for the organization, and was later named the Dean of Culinary Education at Copia. He was also given an honorary doctorate from the College of Culinary Arts, thanks to his success.


Full NameTyler Florence
Net Worth$15 Million
Date Of BirthMarch 3, 1971
Place Of BirthGreenville, South Carolina, United States
Height6 ft (1.83 m)
ProfessionChef
EducationJohnson & Wales University
NationalityAmerican
SpouseTolan Clark (m. 2006)
ChildrenDorothy Tyler Florence, Miles Florence
NicknamesKevin Tyler Florence
Twitterhttps://twitter.com/tylerflorence
IMDBhttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm1346162/
NominationsShorty Award for Best in Food
TV ShowsShaq's Big Challenge, Tyler's Ultimate, The Great Food Truck Race, Food 911, Worst Cooks in America, Food Court Wars, Iron Chef America, How to Boil Water
#Fact
1Release of his book, "Eat This Book: Cooking with Global Fresh Flavors". [2005]
2Release of his book, "Tyler's Ultimate: Brilliant Simple Food to Make Any Time". [2006]
3Release of his book, "Tyler Florence's Real Kitchen". [2003]
4Co-owner, with Sammy Hagar, of El Paseo restaurant in Mill Valley, California.
5Longtime friend of Paula Deen. She catered the rehearsal dinner before his wedding.
6His hometown is Mill Valley, California.
7Chef/owner of Wayfare Tavern in San Francisco, California.
8Wife, Tolan Clark, gave birth to their first child, a boy named Hayden, on May 23, 2007. He weighed 9 lbs. 6 oz.
9Wife, Tolan Clark, gave birth to their second child, a girl named Dorothy Tyler Florence, at 8:08 am on August 8, 2008. She weighed 9 lbs.
10Expecting his second child with his wife, Tolan Clark [January 30, 2008].
11Expecting a child, a son, with new wife, Tolan Clark. The baby is due in Summer 2007.
12Graduate of the prestigious College of Culinary Arts at Johnson & Wales University in Charleston, South Carolina.
13Has a son, Miles (b. June 1996) from a previous marriage.

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Worst Cooks in America2015-2016TV SeriesHimself - Chef
The Great Food Truck Race2010-2016TV SeriesHimself - Host
The Talk2016TV SeriesHimself - Guest
Tyler Florence Test Kitchen2016TV SeriesHimself - Host
Food Network Star2009-2016TV SeriesHimself / Himself - Guest Judge
Food Network Star: Comeback Kitchen2016TV SeriesHimself - Host
The Chew2014TV SeriesHimself - Author, Inside the Test Kitchen
Good Morning America2012-2014TV SeriesHimself - Guest
Food Court Wars2012-2014TV SeriesHimself - Host
America's Best Cook2014TV SeriesHimself - Mentor, West
Food Network's 20th Birthday Party2013TV Movie documentaryHimself - Interviewee
Barefoot Contessa2013TV Series documentaryHimself
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon2012TV SeriesHimself - Guest
The Perfect 32011-2012TV SeriesHimself
The Best Thing I Ever Ate2009-2011TV SeriesHimself
Tyler's Ultimate2003-2010TV Series documentaryHimself - Host / Himself
Search for the Greatest American Recipe2009TV SeriesHimself - Host
Top Chef2009TV SeriesHimself - Guest Judge
Rachael Ray2009TV SeriesHimself
Dear Food Network2008TV SeriesHimself
Dear Food Network: Turkey Day Leftovers2008TV MovieHimself (uncredited)
Dear Food Network: Thanksgiving2008TV Series
Dear Food Network: Thanksgiving Disasters2008TV MovieHimself
The Oprah Winfrey Show2008TV SeriesHimself
All Star Holiday Dishes2007TV MovieHimself
Iron Chef America: The Series2007TV SeriesHimself
Dear Food Network: Thanksgiving2007TV MovieHimself
All Star Grill-Fest: South Beach2007TV MovieHimself
Martha2006TV SeriesHimself
In the Cutz2006TV SeriesGuest
The View2005-2006TV SeriesHimself
I Love the '70s: Volume 22006TV SeriesHimself
I Love the Holidays2005TV Special documentaryHimself
I Love the 80's 3-D2005TV Series documentaryHimself
The Tony Danza Show2004-2005TV SeriesHimself
Christine Cushing Live2005TV SeriesHimself
Half & Half2004TV SeriesHimself
Food 9112004TV Series documentaryHimSelf
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno2003TV SeriesHimself
The Rosie O'Donnell Show2002TV SeriesHimself
My Country, My Kitchen2001TV Series documentaryHimself
How to Boil Water1993TV Series documentaryHimself (2003-)

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