Virgilio Martinez
Chef

Virgilio Martinez Net Worth

Virgilio Martinez is a renowned chef and restaurateur from Lima, Peru. He is known for his modern take on traditional Peruvian recipes and ingredients, which has earned him international acclaim. His flagship restaurant, Central Restaurante, was named the best restaurant in Latin America by British magazine Restaurant in 2014. His net worth and salary are unknown, but his success and influence in the culinary world are undeniable.
Virgilio Martinez is a member of Chef

Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day August 31, 1977
Birth Place Lima, Peru
Age 46 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Virgo

💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M

About

Chef and restaurateur known for applying modern cooking techniques to traditional, indigenous Peruvian recipes and ingredients. He is the chef and owner of Central Restaurante, his flagship restaurant in Lima, Peru. In 2014 British magazine Restaurant named it the best restaurant in Latin America. 

Before Fame

He was certified at hospitality education institute Le Cordon Bleu in Ottawa and London.

Trivia

He is known for his use of unique ingredients - in 2013, he established Mater Iniciativa, a group of professionals who travel across Peru in search of rare and uncommon ingredients. 

Family Life

He's the son of a lawyer, Raul, and an architect, Blanca. His sister Malena runs Mater Iniciativa, the research section of the restaurant. He married chef Pia Leone in 2013. They have a son, Cristóbal. 

Associated With

Other prominent Peruvian chefs include Gaston Acurio

About the author

Lisa Scholfield

As a Senior Writer at Famous Net Worth, I spearhead an exceptional team dedicated to uncovering and sharing the stories of pioneering individuals. My passion for unearthing untold narratives drives me to delve deep into the essence of each subject, bringing forth a unique blend of factual accuracy and narrative allure. In orchestrating the editorial workflow, I am deeply involved in every step—from initial research to the final touches of publishing, ensuring each biography not only informs but also engages and inspires our readership.