Gbubemi ‘Chef Fregz’ Fregene Biography: Wife, Website, Net Worth, Restaurants, State of Origin, Age, Wiki

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Gbugbemi Fregene (born February 25, 1989) is a 35-year-old Nigerian celebrity chef and businessman, known by his nickname Chef Fregz.

A graduate of the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Academy based in Paris, France, Chef Fregz is one of the top chefs in the country.

He was born in the ancient city of Abeokuta in 1989.

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First and last name: Gbugbemi Fregene
Stage name: Chef Fregz
Born: February 25, 1989 (35 years old)
Place of birth: Abeokuta
State of origin: Delta State
Nationality: Nigerian
Wife • Spouse: Lala Akindoju
Job: Chef • Businessman
Net value: 800,000 USD

Early life

Gbubemi ‘Chef Fregz’ Fregene was born on February 25, 1989 in the Yoruba city of Abeokuta in Ogun State. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Fregene.

He is from Delta state, in South-South Nigeria.

Although born in Abeokuta, he grew up in Benin City, Edo State. He comes from a Christian family.

He started cooking at the age of 10 and prepared meals for the whole family. When he turned sixteen, he decided to become a Chef.

Education

He received his First School Leaving Certificate and West African School Certificate from leading private schools in Benin City.

After leaving high school, he enrolled in a private university, Covenant University. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Relations and Human Resources Management from the school. He finished with a class above second place.

In 2010, he obtained a degree in Culinary Arts from Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Institute in Paris.

Career

Gbubemi ‘Chef Fregz’ Fregene’s professional chef career began in 2004 when he began interning at Oakwood Park and Protea Hotel.

In 2007, he interned again at Oleander Lodge.

The young man decided to start his own barbeque/catering business in 2009. He called it DVARD catering.

After earning his diploma in Paris, he worked as an intern for three months at Market Restaurant, Paris. After completing the internship, he was offered a full-time job by management.

He decided to quit his good job in Paris and return to Nigeria to start his own cooking brand. His creative cooking skills soon brought him many customers in Nigeria, especially Lagos where he lived.

To further promote his brand, he started hosting regular summer-style cooking sessions called Chef Fregz Special.

He provides private chef services to many influential clients in Nigeria. Dolapo Osinbajo, wife of the vice president is a notable example.

He has traveled throughout Nigeria on a culinary tour and several cities in the United States on a culinary tour. Currently, he has signed a contract with Temple Management Company.

He has been a judge for many cooking competitions nationwide. Most notable is Knorr Taste Quest.

As Nigeria’s top celebrity chef, he has collaborated with brands such as EbonyLife TV, DStv, Glenfiddich, Peak Yoghurt, Sparkle Place, My Tangerine Life, YouTube Nigeria, among others.

His cooking show, A Taste Of Fregz began airing on EbonyLife TV in December 2020.

In December 2020, he had the honor of cooking for top model and fashion icon Naomi Campbell.

He is the CEO of food delivery service, Fregz Á Porter, which provides services to customers across Lagos and Southwestern Nigeria.

Social Media

Gbubemi ‘Chef Fregz’ Fregene is very active on social media. He has more than 112k followers on Instagram. His official Instagram account name is @chef_fregz.

Personal life

The handsome young man, Gbubemi ‘Chef Fregz’ Fregene is a devout Christian and he is married to talented actress and producer, Lala Akindoju.

The two lovebirds got married on September 16, 2018.

He and his wife have a very comfortable life living in their own house.

Net value

Famous chef Gbubemi ‘Chef Fregz’ Fregene has an estimated net worth of $800,000.

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