Christian Petroni Chef, Bio, Wiki, Age, Wife, Restaurants, and Net Worth

Christian Petroni Bio | Wiki

Christian Petroni is a popular American chef and restaurateur who rose to fame in 2018 as the joint champion of the fourteenth season of the Food Network television series Food Network Star (alongside Jess Tom). He is now on the Cooking Channel’s My Fave vs. Your Fave, which premiered on February 28, 2021. Christian also works as a recurring judge on Food Network’s Chopped and Beat Bobby Flay.

In 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Christian took part in the culinary competition reality television series Guy Fieri‘s Tournament of Champions (Food Network), seasons 1-4. Christian is the previous owner of the Fortina restaurant group, which he started in 2013, together with partner John Nealon. Prior to opening Fortina, Christian served under Andy Pforzheimer and the Barteca Group. He created Gabagool Media which offers content apparel for chefs or small businesses.

Christian Petroni Age

Christian was born on September 9, 1984, in Bronx, New York City, New York, in the United States. He is 39 years old. Christian celebrates his birthday on September 9, every year.

Christian Petroni Height

He is a man of average stature. Christian stands at a height of 5 ft 7 in (Approx. 1.7 m).

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Christian’s photo

Christian Petroni Family

He was born and raised in an Italian family in the Bronx, New York. He acquired traditional Italian cooking skills from his mom and grandmother. Christian is the son of Lorenzo who inspired his career by placing an illegal cable box in their home. His father moved to the U.S. from the island of Ponza off the Southern coast of Italy when Christian was around 18. Lorenzo signed up to work in the Vietnam War and served as a carpenter when he returned.

Christian Petroni Wife | Chef Christian Petroni Wife

He is married to his wife Sheri Petroni. The pair married in 2016 in a private wedding ceremony in Stamford, Connecticut. The two also have two children Beau and Briar Rose.

Christian Petroni Wedding

In 2016, Christian and his wife Sheri Petroni exchanged their vows in a private wedding ceremony in Stamford, Connecticut.

Christian Petroni Education

After completing his primary and high school education, Christian went and graded from the New York Restaurant School for Culinary Arts.

Christian Petroni Chef

He works as a chef, restaurateur, and TV personality from the Bronx, NYC. Christian serves as a recurring judge on Food Network’s Chopped and Beat Bobby Flay and the Executive Chef and part-owner of Fortina, an Italian restaurant chain based on three locations in New York and Connecticut, having a fourth opening in late 2016. He is the smallest Chef in the Hudson Valley, NY to have won a rating of “Excellent” from the New York Times and is a regular guest cook at The James Beard House. Before opening Fortina, he was the Executive Chef and Partner of Barcelona Wine Bar & Restaurant in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Chef Christian Petroni Restaurants

He had restaurants but it was greatly altered by the COVID-19 pandemic. The retired owner of the Fortina restaurant group, which possessed five restaurant locations, four of which were in New York, and one of which was in Connecticut, is currently focusing on an undisclosed project that states to be “awesome” and “cool.”

Christian Petroni Fortina

Christian is the previous owner of the Fortina restaurant group, which he opened in 2013, alongside John Nealon. He started the restaurant at five various places in New York and Connecticut but left the position later on. In late 2020 Christian left Fortina and appeared as a recurring judge on “Chopped”, “Guy’s Grocery Games, and “Guy’s Chance of a Lifetime”, and some new shows in the works,  according to a press release.

The decision for Christian to leave the Fortina restaurant did not come because of the pandemic, as he was thinking of parting ways before it. Christian shared that he wanted to leave and venture out into the other world, so he left Fortina. He expressed it is hard to run a restaurant, and it was harder during COVID. Prior to opening Fortina, Christian served under Andy Pforzheimer and the Barteca Group.

Christian Petroni Garlic Bread Recipe

INGREDIENTS
2 loaves Garlic Bread
2 bags Mozzarella Cheese, Parmesan & Pecorino Cheese Blend (each 6 oz.)
1 pint Marinara Sauce (16 oz.)
1 Bunch of Dried Italian Oregano (1 oz.)
Each Garlic Bread measures 18″×3″ and weighs 1.5 lbs.

Christian Petroni Heart Surgery | Health Problems | Health

Christian is on the Cooking Channel’s My Fave vs. Your Fave, which premiered on February 28, 2021. At the moment, there are no details suggesting that Christian has underwent heart surgery or experienced any health-related issues.

Christian Petroni Food Network Star

He was the joint champion of the fourteenth season of the Food Network television series Food Network Star (alongside Jess Tom).

Christian Petroni Chopped

Christian serves as a recurring judge on Food Network’s Chopped. He has also appeared as a judge on Chopped and Beat Bobby Flay, among other series. Moreover, Christian has competed on Chopped.

Christian Petroni Beat Bobby Flay

Christian also works as a recurring judge on Food Network’s Chopped and Beat Bobby Flay. He joins forces alongside Chef Carla Hall to take down Bobby Flay, and the two brings two dynamic chefs who have mastered the food of his motherland, Italy.

Christian Petroni Gabagool

He created Gabagool Media which offers content apparel for chefs or small businesses.

Christian Petroni Tattoos

Christian’s first tattoo was more than 15 years ago when he worked at Trotters in White Plains and he had the words ‘The Bronx’ tattooed on his inner lip. The weird thing is lip tattoos are supposed to fade following a couple of years but his is still going strong after all this time. Christian’s tattoos are mostly for fun; a lot of them are to make him remember of times in his life, like the tugboat with the S.S. Garlic Bread.

Christian Petroni Meatball Recipe

1/2 pound ground beef

Half pound ground pork

1/2 pound ground veal

1/4 pound Pecorino, grated

2 cups whole milk

6 cloves garlic, smashed

1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped

2 large eggs

1 loaf bread

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Olive oil, for frying

1 quart marinara sauce

1 knob butter

One pound spaghetti

1 tablespoon chile flakes

1 bunch fresh basil

1/4 pound Parmesan

Christian Petroni Pizza Dough Recipe

Ingredients
3 ¼ cups spring water, heated to 95 degrees

⅛ ounce fresh yeast

8 ¼ cups “00” flour, preferably PZ3 or Caputo

3 tablespoons coarse salt

Olive oil, for shaping and baking sheets

Christian Petroni Food Network

He is the previous chef/owner of the Fortina Restaurant Group (which he stopped operating in 2020) and the 2018 “Food Network Star.’ Christian also appeared in the Food Network documentary “Restaurant Hustle 2020: All On The Line.”

Christian Petroni Tournament Of Champions

In 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Christian took part in the culinary competition reality television series Guy Fieri’s Tournament of Champions (Food Network), seasons 1-4.

Christian Petroni Net Worth

Christian gets his wealth from his work as a chef and restaurateur who rose to fame in 2018 as the joint champion of the fourteenth season of the Food Network television series Food Network Star (alongside Jess Tom). Therefore, Christian has accumulated a decent fortune over the years. Christian’s net worth is $15 million.

How Old Is Christian Petroni

Christian is a 39-year-old born on September 9, 1984, in Bronx, New York City, New York, in the United States. Christian celebrates his birthday on September 9, every year.

Is Christian Petroni Married

Yes, Christian married his wife Sheri Petroni. The pair married in 2016 in a private wedding ceremony in Stamford, Connecticut. The two also have two children Beau and Briar Rose.

Who Is Christian Petroni

Christian is a chef and restaurateur who rose to fame in 2018 as the joint champion of the fourteenth season of the Food Network television series Food Network Star (alongside Jess Tom). He is now on the Cooking Channel’s My Fave vs. Your Fave, which premiered on February 28, 2021.

Christian’s Social Media Handles

Twitter – @petronifoods

Instagram – christianpetroni