Christina Tosi Biography: Age, Husband, Daughter, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Height, Nationality

Christina Sylvia Tosi, also known as Christina Tosi, is a celebrated American chef, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and television personality known for founding Milk Bar and revolutionizing desserts with playful, nostalgic creations like Cereal Milk, Compost Cookie, and Crack Pie.

Through her innovative bakery empire, bestselling cookbooks, James Beard Award-winning work, Netflix series Bake Squad, and appearances on MasterChef and Chef’s Table.

She has inspired home bakers and sweet lovers worldwide to embrace creativity, joy, and rule-breaking in the kitchen while building a multimillion-dollar dessert brand.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Christina Sylvia Tosi
• Stage Name: Christina Tosi
• Born: November 9, 1981
• Age: 44 years old
• Birthplace: Berea, Ohio, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Chef, Cookbook Author, Entrepreneur, Television Personality
• Height: 5 feet 8.5 inches
• Parents: Gino Tosi and Greta Tosi-Miller
• Siblings: Angela Tosi
• Spouse: Will Guidara
• Children: One daughter
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Christina Tosi was born on November 9, 1981, in Berea, Ohio, United States. Brought up by her parents Gino Tosi, an agricultural economist, and Greta Tosi-Miller, managing partner in an accounting firm; after her parents divorced she moved with her family to Springfield, Virginia. She grew up having one older sister Angela Tosi.

Influenced by her baking-loving grandmothers, mother, and aunt she developed a passion for sweets from childhood.

She briefly studied electrical engineering at the University of Virginia then graduated from James Madison University with degrees in applied mathematics and Italian.

She later attended the French Culinary Institute’s pastry arts program. Her ethnicity is American with Italian descent. Her religion is Christianity.

Career

Christina Tosi began her professional path working in restaurants like Bouley and wd~50 before joining David Chang’s Momofuku team as pastry chef where her homemade cookies caught attention and led to her creating the dessert program for the group.

In 2008 she opened the first Milk Bar in a basement space which quickly grew into a beloved bakery known for inventive American comfort desserts with creative twists.

Milk Bar has expanded to multiple locations across the United States with e-commerce care packages and grocery store products while remaining tied to Momofuku.

She has authored several bestselling cookbooks including Momofuku Milk Bar, Milk Bar Life, All About Cake, Milk Bar: Kids Only, Every Cake Has a Story, and her memoir Dessert Can Save the World.

Tosi served as a judge on MasterChef and MasterChef Junior, hosted Netflix’s Bake Squad, appeared on Chef’s Table, and made a guest appearance on The Bear.

A two-time James Beard Award winner she continues to innovate through Bake Club on Instagram, brand collaborations, and expanding her dessert empire while focusing on family and creativity.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @christinatosi
• YouTube Channel: Christina Tosi

Personal Life

Christina Tosi is 44 years old. She is married to restaurateur Will Guidara since July 30, 2016. They have one daughter born in March 2021.

The couple prioritizes family time in New York while balancing demanding careers in food and hospitality. She enjoys running, popsicle stick art, and eating raw cookie dough daily.

Net Worth

Christina Tosi’s net worth is estimated at $5 million USD.

Her income primarily comes from Milk Bar bakery empire with multiple locations, e-commerce, and retail products; bestselling cookbook sales; television appearances and hosting on Netflix and other shows; brand partnerships; and speaking engagements.