Jack Stein
Jack Stein is a renowned chef from the UK who is also the author of several cookbooks and a television presenter. He is best known for the cooking television show Cooking with the Stars, in which he served as a mentor and judge.
Name | Jack Stein |
Date of birth | 1980 |
Age | 45 |
Place of birth | Cornwall, UK |
Field of activity | Chef, restaurant business (Executive Chef of the Rick Stein Group), television, cookbook author |
Education | Cardiff University (Psychology and Ancient History) |
TV shows | Jack Stein: Born to Cook, Inside the Box with Jack Stein, Cooking with the Stars |
Parents | Rick Stein and Jill Stein |
Wife | Lucy Stein |
Children | son Milo and daughter Arla |
Net worth | Approximately £2–4 million |
Biography of Jack Stein
Jack Stein was born in Cornwall, England, in 1980, into the family of the renowned British restaurateur Rick Stein.
Jack Stein and Rick Stein
Early Life
Jack Stein began his career in the restaurant business whilst still at school, working as a dishwasher during the holidays in restaurants owned by his father and other family members.
Although Jack had been involved in the family restaurants since childhood, he also went on to study at Cardiff University, where he studied ancient history and psychology.
Family
Jack Stein Family
Jack Stein is the middle son of Rick Stein, the renowned British restaurateur, and Jill Stein. The famous chef’s parents divorced in 2007, but despite this, they continue to run the business together. Jack Stein has two brothers:
- Edward. The eldest brother, who has dedicated his life to architecture and design. It is he who designs the family restaurants.
- Charlie, the younger brother, is also involved in the family business, where he is responsible for wine selection.
Together with his younger brother Charlie, Jack Stein hosts the television show Wine, Dine & Stein, which focuses on the pairing of wine and food in South Africa.
Jack Stein’s Career
Jack Stein Chef
After graduating from Cardiff University, Jack Stein decided to return to the family business. He started out as an apprentice in the family’s restaurants. Having gained the necessary experience, Jack took up the position of Executive Chef at the Rick Stein Group.
As an apprentice, Jack Stein worked in many renowned restaurants, including Tetsuya’s (Sydney) and La Régalade (Paris). He was appointed Executive Chef in 2017. In this role, Jack is responsible for all restaurants within the Rick Stein Group.
Jack Stein on TV
Jack Stein has gained media recognition through his participation in numerous television projects.
Jack Stein Cooking with the Stars
TV shows | Featuring Jack Stein |
|---|---|
Jack Stein: Born to Cook | This is a series in which Jack Stein travels around Australia, exploring local produce and using it to create unique dishes |
Inside the Box with Jack Stein | In this TV show, Jack Stein travels to different countries. In each country, the chef attempts to adapt classic English dishes to suit local tastes |
Cooking with the Stars | Jack Stein acts as a culinary mentor and judge, teaching various celebrities how to cook. The TV show also features many well-known chefs, including Nisha Katona and others |
Wine, Dine & Stein | Jack Stein co-hosts this TV show with his brother Charlie. The show explores wine and food pairings in South Africa |
Sunday Brunch | Guest chef |
The Steph Show | Regular culinary expert |
Morning Live (BBC) | Jack Stein regularly appears on the BBC’s morning television programme, where he delivers short cooking demonstrations |
Viewers particularly remember the programme Cooking with the Stars, in which famous people compete to cook various restaurant dishes. Jack Stein appeared on this TV show as a culinary mentor to many celebrities, including the popular TV presenter AJ Odudu and others.
Recipes
How to Cook Roast Monkfish | Jack Stein
Jack Stein has written a book called World on a Plate, which features a wealth of his signature recipes. The book has been highly praised by many critics. Here are just a few of the popular recipes from the book:
- Cornish Chilli Crab. This is one of Jack Stein’s most popular signature dishes. He was inspired by Asian cuisine, but the dish itself is made with crab caught near Cornwall. It combines brown crab with a spicy sauce made from ginger, garlic and chilli.
- Scallops with Truffle Butter. The chef drew heavily on a recipe from the popular Parisian restaurant La Regalade for this dish. To prepare it, the scallops are baked directly in their shell halves, after which a truffle butter sauce is added.
- Hot and Sour Sumatran Soup. Jack Stein is a great lover of exotic flavours, and this dish proves it once again. The soup is made with prawns, white fish, tomatoes, tofu, ginger, lemongrass and garlic.
- Hake with charred corn sauce. In this dish, Jack Stein offers a modern take on white fish. It has a sweet and spicy flavour, which really brings out the tenderness of the hake. The sauce for the hake uses charred corn, giving it a deeper, more memorable taste.
- Mexican tacos with a Cornish twist. Tacos are one of the most popular fast foods. Jack Stein decided to add a little variety and create tacos using classic British ingredients.
The Truth About British Seafood: Jack Stein on Taking Over the Family Restaurant Empire
One of the hallmarks of the famous chef’s signature recipes is the extensive use of British seafood and exotic Asian flavours. Many of the recipes described above are available in the book “World on a Plate”, and have also featured on various cooking TV shows in which Jack Stein has appeared.
Jack Stein’s personal life
The renowned chef is married and has two children. Jack Stein’s wife is also involved in the family business, working as a food stylist and artist.
Wife
Wedding Jack Stein and Lucy
Jack Stein’s wife is called Lucy; they were married in 2022 in Cornwall. The wedding ceremony itself was held at St Merrin’s Church. Lucy is a food stylist and artist; she has been involved in many of Jack Stein and Rick Stein’s culinary projects.
Children
The renowned chef has two children: a son, Milo, and a daughter, Arla. The children were born before Jack Stein and Lucy’s official wedding.
Jack Stein children
Net worth
There are no exact figures for Jack Stein’s net worth, but experts estimate it to be approximately £2–4 million. The famous chef’s main sources of income are:
- His role as executive chef in the family business, the Rick Stein Group, which comprises a network of over 10 shops, restaurants and hotels across the UK.
- Appearances on television cooking shows such as Cooking with the Stars, Jack Stein: Born to Cook, Inside the Box with Jack Stein, and sales of the cookbook “World on a Plate”, authored by Jack Stein.
The combined wealth of Jack Stein’s parents is estimated by experts to be approximately £32–33 million.
Place of residence
Jack Stein lives in Cornwall, as this is where the family business, run by the renowned chef, is based.
