Paul Hollywood has become one of Britain’s most popular celebrity chefs from being the co-judge on the BBC Great British Bake Off with Mary Berry.
Holywood became notable for his handshake on the Great British Bake Off, where he gave a handshake when a contestant over accomplished or surprised him.
Hollywood has published or authored many recipe books which are very popular with avid bakers. Notable classics are 100 Great Breads in 2004 and How to Bake in 2012.
Hollywood has never owned or operated a restaurant, cafe, or bakery. Before he became a celebrity TV chef, he was the head pastry chef of many international hotels.
Who Is Paul Hollywood?
Paul Hollywood is a famous English celebrity chef, baker, and television presenter.
What Age Is Paul Hollywood?
Paul Hollywood is 56 years old, born in Wallasey, Cheshire, England in March 1966.
What Is Paul Hollywood’s Net Worth?
Paul Hollywood has an estimated net worth of $15 million. Hollywood is featured in our Richest Celebrity Chef List alongside the world’s richest celebrity chefs.
What TV Shows Has Paul Hollywood Presented?
Paul Hollywood is best known for being a judge on the reality television series The Great British Bake Off which started in 2010.
He has appeared on several TV series including Paul Hollywood’s Bread, The American Baking Competition, Paul Hollywood’s Pies & Puds, The Great Comic Relief Bake Off, The Great Sport Relief Bake Off, The Great Holiday Baking Show, The Great British Baking Show, The Great Celebrity Bake Off for SU2C, and more.
Where Did Paul Hollywood Learn Baking?
Hollywood learned how to bake when he started working at his father’s bakery. He went on to become the head pastry chef in several hotels around the world and in Britain.
What Books Did Paul Hollywood Publish?
Hollywood has authored some of the most popular books such as 100 Great Breads in 2004, How to Bake in 2012, Paul Hollywood’s Bread in 2012, Paul Hollywood’s Pies and Puds in 2013, and Paul Hollywood’s British Baking in 2014, and The Weekend Baker in 2016. He has featured as a foreword or citation in many of Mary Berry’s recipe books.
What Awards Has Paul Hollywood Been Won?
Mary Berry was awarded the Specsavers National Books Awards for Oustanding Achievement in 2014. The Queen of England appointed the prestigious award Commander of the Order of the British Empire to Berry in 2012.
Last updated and verified on March 20th, 2023 by our editorial team.
