Biography of Jock Zonfrillo
Jock Zonfrillo is a famous Scottish chef, philanthropist and TV presenter, who owns the Orana restaurant in Adelaide. He is currently one of the new MasterChef Australia judges alongside Melissa Leong and Andy Allen. Jock is also the founder of The Orana Foundation, which launched in 2016.
Zonfrillo was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and attended Belmont Academy, but dropped out to pursue an apprenticeship in the kitchen at Turnberry Hotel. Before becoming head chef at The Tresanton Hotel in England, Jock worked for Marco Pierre White and the Arkle Restaurant in Chester. After that he traveled to Australia to work with Dietmar Sawyere at FortyOne restaurants. While there, he was promoted to executive chef at Restaurant 41.
In 2013, he opened his own restaurant named Orana Restaurant and Street ADL. Four years later, his restaurant was named Restaurant of the Year 2018 by Gourmet Traveler magazine. That same year, Jock won the position of Hottest Chef in Australia. The following year, his restaurant was once again named Australia’s Restaurant of the Year 2019 by the Good Food Guide. At the end of 2018, Zonfrillo launched another restaurant called Nonna Mallozzi, but a few months later it began to suffer losses that led to its closure. Subsequently, Bistro Blackwood closed, followed by Orana in March 2020.
Zonfrillo joined MasterChef Australia, as one of the new judges alongside Melissa Leong and Andy Allen in 2019. On the other hand, Jock is also the founder of a charitable foundation called The Orana Foundation which started in 2016. preserving the refined cooking methods and ingredients used by early Australians.
Age of Jock Zonfrillo
Jock is 46 years old in 2023. He was born in August 4, 1976 in Glasgow, Scotland. Furthermore, he celebrates his birthday on the 4th of August every year.
Height/Weight of Jock Zonfrillo
Zonfrillo stands at an average height of 6 feet 0 inches. He has an estimated weight of around 65 kilos.
Spouse of Jock Zonfrillo
Zonfrillo is married to his beautiful and caring wife Lauren Fried. The couple met each other on Twitter in October 2014. This is his third marriage and as of now, he has four children. He and Lauren have two children, a son named Alfie and a daughter. While two of them are from her previous marriages; Sofia and Av. The family currently resides in suburban Carlton.
Jock Zonfrillo family
Jock’s father is Italian while his mother is Scottish. However, more information about her parents and siblings is not yet available. We will update details as they become available.
Jock Zonfrillo Net Worth
Zonfrillo’s net worth is currently $5 million. His main source of income comes from his career as a chef and TV presenter. His fortune allowed him to live a luxurious lifestyle.