Adriano Zumbo

Adriano Zumbo is known as an Australian celebrity chef. He is most famous for his appearances on MasterChef Australia and Sugar Rush.

Background and Age

Adriano Zumbo was born on November 6, 1981, in Coonamble, Australia. He was born to Italian guardians. Zumbo got his enthusiasm for food, and particularly his adoration for desserts, from his folks' business. His mom, Nancy, and father, Frank owned and ran a nearby market, the IGA Supermarket. Growing up around this business not just acquainted him with his adoration for sweets, it also helped him gain proficiency with the intricate details of the business.

Zumbo wanted to branch out on his own but his folks had different plans for their child. They wanted him to remain at school and assume control over the privately-owned company. Zumbo decided on a move to Sydney so he could work as an understudy at a cake store.

Career and Net Worth

Adriano Zumbo trained in Italy, France, and his local Australia before propelling his career as a cake culinary expert in Sydney, Australia. Adriano Zumbo entered the cooking industry spotlight when he appeared on MasterChef Australia as a guest judge from 2010 to 2018. His TV appearances didn't simply raise his own profile, it additionally assisted with boosting macaron deals at his patisserie. Zumbo says his store sold 5,000 macarons inside three days after one episode was broadcasted.

He has been called Australia's Willy Wonka because of the tattoo of Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka done on his lower arm. When Gene Wilder died, Zumbo paid tribute to the actor on Instagram.

Zumbo's biggest success so far has been judging Sugar Rush, the Netflix show that pits four groups of professional dough punchers in a three-round contest for an opportunity to win $10,000. The rounds are designed to allow bakers the ability to flaunt their best aptitudes. Dough punchers are given two hours to make and embellish their cupcakes before moving into a sugary treat. Whatever time the bread cooks spare in the initial two rounds can be added to the cake round, which is set as three hours in length.

The show features two appointed judges, Candace Nelson, the maker of cupcake mammoth Sprinkles Bakery, and Australian baked good gourmet expert Adriano Zumbo. The show is hosted by the Game Show Network's Hunter March.

Dating and Girlfriend

Zumbo has been dating Nelly Riggio since 2016. She was a competitor on the show, My Kitchen Rules.