Quick Facts of Éric Frak Ripert

  • Full NameÉric Frak Ripert
  • Date of Birth02 March, 1965
  • NicknameRipert
  • Marital Status Married
  • BirthplaceAntibes, France
  • Ethnicity European
  • Religion Christian
  • ProfessionChef
  • Nationality French
  • Active Year1982-present
  • Eye colour Grey
  • Hair colour Grey
  • BuildMesomorph
  • SpouseSandra Ripert
  • Height5 feet 8 inches (1.73m)
  • Weight78kg (171lbs)
  • EducationA culinary school in Perpignan, France
  • Online PresenceFacebook, Instagram, Twitter
  • Children1 - Adrian
  • Horoscope Pisces
Eric Ripert Bio, Net Worth, Height, Age, Married, Wife, Children & Family

Eric Ripert is a French chef, author, and television personality who is specializing in modern French cuisine and noted for his work with seafood. Moreover, Ripert’s flagship restaurant is ranked among the best restaurants in the world by culinary magazines and currently ranks No. 17 on the annual list of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants.

In 1998, Ripert’s restaurant is named Outstanding Restaurant of the Year by the James Beard Foundation. Besides, he tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend, Sandra Ripert. Moreover, the couple has an adorable child. If you like to know more in details about Ripert’s career as well as his personal life, net worth, and height, take a look into Eric Ripert’s biography.

Who is Eric Frak Ripert? His Bio & Wiki

Eric Ripert is one of the best chefs in the food industry. He was born as Éric Frak Ripert on 2nd March 1965, in  Antibes, France. Moreover, Ripert’s nationality is French and his ethnicity is European. Sadly, his father died when he was just only 11 years old later his mother got married to his stepfather, Hugo who didn’t treat him well.

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Furthermore, Ripert learned to cook at a young age from his grandmother. When Ripert was young, his family moved to Andorra, where he was raised. His childhood wasn’t as normal as other kids he was around and, sent to a boarding school. Later, he came back to France and went to culinary school in Perpignan.

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Inside of Eric Ripert’s Career

Talking about Eric Ripert’s profession, Ripert started his career at the age of 17 in 1982, when he moved to Paris. He worked for two years at La Tour d’Argent, a famous restaurant which was founded over 400 years ago. Later, he started working at Jamin under Joël Robuchon and soon he promoted to Assistant Chef de Partie. He left to fulfill his military service, after which he returned to Jamin as Chef Poissonier in 1985.

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Fun to Welcome @ccapinc students to @lebernardinny Kitchen!! So inspiring to see the next Generation’s passion for cooking! Thank you for joining us & for honoring me on Feb 26 at #CCapBenefit – see you then! #Repost @ccapinc ・・・ This month, #CCAPStudents had the incredible opportunity to go behind-the-scenes at the legendary @lebernardinny. They toured through the #restaurant and into the kitchens, observing #chefs at work and learning about operations and history of the restaurant. @ericripert and his team not only took the time to meet with our students and answer their questions, but also share their own personal journeys that led them to #LeBernardin.⠀ ⠀ Thank you to our #CCAPBenefit honoree Chef Eric Ripert and his team for opening your doors to our #students and inspiring all of us! . ? @theodoresamuels

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Furthermore, Ripert is the Vice Chairman of the board of City Harvest, working to bring together New York’s top chefs and restauranteurs to raise funds and increase the quality and quantity of food donations to New York’s neediest. Additionally, he partnered with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company to open Blue in Grand Cayman.

Ripert has made many guest appearances on cooking-based television shows, including guest judge and assistant chef roles on the second, third, fourth and fifth seasons of BravoTV’s Top Chef.  In 2010, he starred in the television show, Treme on HBO (season 1 episode 5), along with David ChangWylie Dufresne, and Tom Colicchio.

Lifetime Achievements & Awards

Eric Ripert’s restaurant is named as the Best Restaurant in America 1997 by GQ. He got the Best Food in New York City (2000–2007) by Zagat. In 1998, he was awarded the Outstanding Restaurant of the Year by the James Beard Foundation.

He is notable as the Top Chef in New York City by the James Beard Foundation in 1998. Also, he got the Outstanding Service Award in 1999 by the James Beard Foundation. Besides, he is awarded as Outstanding Chef of the Year (2003) by the James Beard Foundation.

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How much is Eric Ripert’s Salary & Net Worth?

Eric Ripert earns a salary of between $45k-$55k from his profession however, the accurate amount isn’t disclosed yet.

But, we assume that he earns a net worth in six-figures from his culinary career.

Eric Ripert’s Social Media

Eric Ripert is active on social media. He has a huge number of fan following on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Moreover, he has 515k followers on Instagram as well as 571k followers on Twitter. He also has 270,815 followers on Facebook.

Eric Ripert’s Body Measurement

Eric has a charming personality with a height of 5 feet 8 inches (1.72m) and weighs around 78kg (171lbs). Moreover, Ripert’s hair color is grey and his eyes are also grey. Besides, there is no detailed information measuring his body.

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Who is Eric Ripert’s Wife? Know about his Marriage & Children

Coming up to Eric Ripert’s personal life, Ripert is a married man. He got married to Sandra Ripert. The couple has a beautiful child Adrian Ripert. Besides, he wasn’t involved in an affair with any woman. Hence, the couple is living a happy married life without any ups and downs in their life and busy with his work while focusing on his career.

Eric Ripert and Sandra Ripert. Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images for City Harvest
Eric Ripert and Sandra Ripert. Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images for City Harvest

On June 8, 2018, Ripert was traveling with his best friend, Anthony Bourdain, an American TV personality and culinary connoisseur who was working on an episode of Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown in Strasbourg, France. Eventually, he lost his friend, Bourdain who suicide by hanging in Bourdain’s hotel room at Kaysersberg-Vignoble.

Chef Eric Ripert, who found Anthony Bourdain in hotel room, speaks about 'best friend'
Chef Eric Ripert, who found Anthony Bourdain hotel room, speaks about ‘best friend’

Therefore, there is no rumors and controversies regarding his personal life and career. Besides, he hasn’t done any wrong that makes a mark on his career.