Biography
Gbugbemi Fregene (born 25 February 1989) is a 35-year-old Nigerian celebrity chef and entrepreneur, 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 country’s top chefs.
He was born in the ancient city of Abeokuta in 1989.
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| Full name: | Gbugbemi Fregene |
| Stage name: | Chef Fregz |
| Born: | February 25, 1989 (age 35) |
| Place of birth: | Abeokuta |
| State of origin: | Delta State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Wife • Husband/wife: | Lala Akindoju |
| Job: | Chef • Businessman |
| Net worth: | $800,000 |
Early life
Gbubemi ‘Chef Fregz’ Fregene was born on 25 February 1989 in the Yoruba city of Abeokuta in Ogun State. His parents are Mr and Mrs Fregene.
He is from Delta State, 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 ten, preparing meals for his family. By the age of sixteen, he decided to become a chef.
Education
He obtained his First Class Diploma and West African School Certificate from top private schools in Benin City.
After leaving high school, he enrolled at Covenant University, a private university. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management from the university. He graduated with second class honors.
In 2010, he received a degree in Culinary Arts from Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Institute in Paris.
Career
Gbubemi ‘Chef Fregz’ Fregene’s professional culinary career began in 2004 when he began his apprenticeship at Oakwood Park and Protea Hotel.
In 2007, he interned again at Oleander Lodge.
The young man decided to start his own barbecue/catering business in 2009. He called it DVARD Catering.
After graduating in Paris, he did a three-month internship at Market Restaurant, Paris. After completing his internship, he was offered a full-time position by the management.
He decided to quit his good job in Paris and return to Nigeria to start his own cooking brand. His creative cooking soon brought him a lot of customers in Nigeria, especially Lagos, where he was based.
To further promote his brand, he started hosting summer-style outdoor cookouts 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 all over Nigeria on a food tour and several cities in the United States on a food tour. He is currently signed to Temple Management Company.
He has been a judge in many cooking competitions across the country, most notably the 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 many 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 fashion model and 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 over 112k followers on Instagram. His official Instagram handle 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 couple got married on September 16, 2018.
He and his wife have a very comfortable life living in their own house.
Net worth
Celebrity chef Gbubemi ‘Chef Fregz’ Fregene has an estimated net worth of $800,000.
