American chef and author Chris Fischer is best known for his cookbook ‘The Beetlebung Farm Cookbook: A Year of Cooking on Martha’s Vineyard’ Early in his career, Chris made a reputation for himself when he began working alongside Chef Mario Batali in New York City’s popular Italian restaurant, ‘Babbo.’ After marrying the famous stand-up comedian and actress Amy Beth Schumer, Chris began dominating the spotlight despite having won the prestigious ‘James Beard Award’ for his writing. Chris and Amy wed on February 13, 2018, in Malibu, after which he began to appear more frequently in tabloids and on social media. Chris Fischer, who was born into a farming family, became a popular chef and is now the spouse of a famous Hollywood actress.
Youth and Early Life
Chris Fischer was born in Chilmark on Martha’s Vineyard in Dukes County, Massachusetts on August 19, 1980. His grandfather, Albert Oswald Fischer Jr., acquired a 5,7-acre plot of land in 1961, where he raised his family. Chris’s upbringing on his grandfather’s Beetlebung Farm provided him with early opportunities to engage with nature and food.
As he grew older, he began laboring alongside the rest of his family on the farm. On this farm, he learned, among many other subtleties of life, how to fall in love with cuisine. In one of his later interviews, Chris discussed the significance of sharing meals with family members, something he learned from growing up in a large farming family.
A profession of Chris
Chris Fischer was a farmer at first, laboring alongside his relatives on the Beetlebung Farm. After becoming a chef, he worked in restaurants such as ‘Babbo,’ ‘The River Cafe,’ and ‘St John Bread and Wine.’ He then returned to Martha’s Vineyard, where he took over the family property and began private cooking. He then obtained the position of executive chef at the ‘Beach Plum Inn & Restaurant’.
Chris received the Coastal New England Rising Star Award for his performance as a chef at Beach Plum. Since ‘Beach Plum’ is one of Obama’s favored restaurants, he also had the unique opportunity to serve him and his wife, Michelle. Chris has worked as a chef in some of the finest establishments in the United States, England, Japan, and Italy.
Chris’s Other Activities
Chris and Catherine Young co-authored ‘The Beetlebung Farm Cookbook: A Year of Cooking on Martha’s Vineyard’ in 2015. The book was based on his culinary experiences at Beetlebung Farm. Chris received the prestigious “James Beard Award” for his accomplishments as an author. Chris is the current owner and manager of the Beetlebung Farm. He is committed to transforming the property into something substantial and is working toward that end.
Chris’s Personal Facts
Krishana Collins, who operates a flower shop in Martha’s Vineyard, and Chris Fischer were in a live-in relationship. After their breakup, he began dating Amy Schumer, whom he met through mutual acquaintances. Chris and Amy went public with their relationship in November 2017 by publishing an adorable photo on Amy’s Instagram account. Jennifer Aniston and Jennifer Lawrence, among others, attended the couple’s wedding on February 13, 2018, which was a grand affair attended by renowned Hollywood actors.
Estimated Net Worth
Chris is among the wealthiest chefs in the United States. Chris Fischer has a net worth of $5 million, per our analysis of Wikipedia, Forbes, and Business Insider.