Maneet Chauhan Biography: Age, Husband, Net Worth, Height, Children, Restaurants, Chopped, Books, Awards

Maneet Chauhan is an Indian American chef, restaurateur, author, and television personality whose vibrant take on Indian cuisine and global fusion has made her a familiar face on Food Network’s Chopped and Iron Chef America.

Born and raised in Punjab, India, she brought her regional cooking roots stateside after honing her skills at the Culinary Institute of America.

Her energetic judging style and commitment to culinary education have distinguished her career and broadened the reach of modern Indian cooking in the United States.

Profile

• Full name: Maneet Chauhan
• Date of birth: October 27, 1976
• Age: 49 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Ludhiana, Punjab, India
• State of origin: Punjab
• Nationality: Indian-American
• Profession: Chef, restaurateur, author, television personality
• Height: 5 ft 6 in
• Eye color: Black
• Hair color: Black
• Parents: Hardeep Chauhan; N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Vivek Deora
• Children: Shagun Chauhan; Karma Chauhan
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Sikhism
• Ethnicity: Indian (Punjabi)
• Net worth: $1 million

Early Life and Education

Maneet Chauhan is now at the age of 49.

She was born on October 27, 1976, in Ludhiana, Punjab, India, into a Sikh household headed by her father, Hardeep Chauhan; information on her mother and any siblings is not public.

She attended the WelcomGroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration at Manipal University in India, earning a bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management.

She then moved to the United States to study at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York.

Personal Life

Maneet Chauhan married fellow chef and restaurateur Vivek Deora in 2007 after meeting during her early career in the United States.

The couple has two children, daughter Shagun Chauhan and son Karma Chauhan.

There are no public records of divorce or extramarital affairs, and she maintains a private family life outside occasional social media posts.

Career

After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, Maneet Chauhan began her career apprenticing with India’s Oberoi, Taj, and Sheraton hotel groups.

In 2003, at age 27, she became the opening executive chef of Vermilion in Chicago, later moving to open its New York City outpost, At Vermilion.

In 2014, she launched Chauhan Ale & Masala House in Nashville, Tennessee, and went on to co-found the Morph Hospitality Group, which now operates multiple Nashville concepts.

On television, she has been a longtime judge on Food Network’s Chopped, appeared on Iron Chef America, The Next Iron Chef, and won the Tournament of Champions in 2021 and 2024.

Awards

• 1998 – Esquire Restaurant of the Month nomination for Vermilion
• 2002 – Time Out Chicago Best New Restaurant (Vermilion) nomination
• 2011 – James Beard Award semifinalist, Television Personality category
• 2021 – Tournament of Champions winner (Food Network)
• 2024 – Tournament of Champions winner (Food Network)

Net worth

Maneet Chauhan’s net worth is estimated at $1 million, accumulated through her restaurant ventures, television appearances, and cookbook sales.

Social Media

• Instagram: @maneetchauhan
• Twitter/X: @ChefManeet

Filmography

• Chopped (judge)
• Iron Chef America (contestant/judge)
• The Next Iron Chef (contestant)
• Worst Cooks in America (judge)
• Tournament of Champions (competitor/judge)
• Guy’s Grocery Games (guest judge)
• Designing Spaces (guest)
• Tournament of Champions (2021, 2024 winner)

Books

• Flavors of My World: A Culinary Tour Through 25 Countries
• The Journey (co-authored)
• Chaat (co-authored)