Who is Faik Gökçe? Salt Bae’s father Bio: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Family, Children

Biography

Faik Gokce is more than just a proud dad—he’s the father of Salt Bae, the renowned Turkish butcher with a flair for seasoning and style. 

You’ve probably seen his viral videos and memes showcasing his unique meat-prepping skills and signature salt-sprinkling technique. Salt Bae isn’t just a butcher – he’s a culinary sensation, charming audiences worldwide with his mesmerizing cooking and charismatic charm. 

Faik Gokce
Wiki Facts & About Data
Full Name:	Faik Gokce
Born:	???? (age ?? years old)
Place of Birth:	Turkey
Nationality:	Turkish
Education:	N/A
Height:	N/A
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Gökçe
Siblings:	N/A
Spouse:	Fatma Gökçe
Girlfriend • Partner:	N/A
Children:	Salt Bae, Özgür Gökçe, Uğur Gökçe, Erman Gökçe
Occupation:	Celebrity Father
Net Worth:	$500,000 (USD)

Early Life & Education

Faik Gökçe hails from Turkey, nurtured by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gökçe. While details about his siblings remain undisclosed to the media, his educational journey remains elusive.

Career

Faik Gökçe prefers to keep his own career out of the limelight, but let’s talk about his son, Nusret Gökçe, famously known as Salt Bae. You’ve probably seen him – he’s the Turkish butcher with that mesmerizing way of preparing meat and sprinkling salt.

Salt Bae‘s journey to fame wasn’t a straight shot. Between 2007 and 2010, he jet-setted to places like Argentina and the US, where he rolled up his sleeves and worked for free in local kitchens to learn the ropes. In Turkey, he opened his first restaurant in Istanbul in 2010 and later expanded to Dubai in 2014.

Then came January 2017 – the month Nusret became Salt Bae. It all started with those viral videos and memes showing him effortlessly slicing meat and elegantly sprinkling salt, like in that now-famous “Ottoman Steak” clip. His unique style of sprinkling salt from his fingertips to his forearm and onto the dish earned him the quirky nickname “Salt Bae.”

Since then, Nusret‘s fame has skyrocketed, attracting a slew of A-listers and politicians worldwide to his restaurants. It’s safe to say he’s become a global sensation, all thanks to that sprinkle of salt and charisma.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: (@faikgokcee)
• Facebook handle: Faik Gökçe
• Twitter handle: @GkeFaik

Personal Life

Faik Gokce tied the knot with Fatima Gökçe, and together, they’ve built a bustling household with four children: Salt Bae, Özgür Gökçe, Uğur Gökçe, and Erman Gökçe. 

As a devoted husband and father, Faik clearly carries a deep sense of responsibility and commitment. These values likely play a significant role in shaping his personal and professional endeavors.

Net Worth

Faik Gökçe has built a net worth of around $500,000, but his son Nusret Gökçe, aka “Salt Bae,” has catapulted to a staggering $80 million net worth as a renowned butcher and restaurateur. 

Nusret‘s meteoric rise to fame began with a viral video showcasing his signature salt-sprinkling technique. His Nusr-Et restaurant chain, which draws in celebrities and high-end clientele, has become a global phenomenon.