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Anna Haugh Biography – Anna Haugh Wiki
Anna Haugh is an Irish chef, restaurateur and television presenter. The Tallaght native is the host of Anna Haugh’s Big Irish Food Tour on the BBC, as well as MasterChef alongside food critic Grace Dent. She is the founder and owner of Myrtle restaurant and The Wee Sister Wine Bar in Chelsea, London.
The youngest of four children, Anna grew up in Ireland surrounded by a family who loved cooking and food played a central role in the Haugh household. Her mother, a PA at UCD, was a keen cook who focussed on buying ingredients of the highest quality and her father, a FAS trainer, was always keen to try different dishes. Given her parents’ passion for food, it’s unsurprising Haugh grew up to become a top chef.
Anna has been cooking professionally for almost 20 years. She started her apprenticeship in L’Ecrivain in Dublin before she went to work in Paris for Gualtiero Marchesi. When Anna moved to London, she worked with Shane Osborn at Michelin-starred Pied a Terre, Philip Howard at The Square and then was head chef in the opening of London House for Gordon Ramsay.
In 2019 Anna opened her fine dining Irish restaurant, Myrtle, which offers a warm fáilte and delicious food inspired by Ireland and its producers. The name was inspired by legendary Irish chef Myrtle Allen, founder of famous restaurant and food hub Ballymaloe House in Cork.
Anna is a regular chef on BBC One’s Morning Live. She is also host and regular guest chef on BBC One’s Saturday Kitchen; and one on the main chefs on BBC’s Ready Steady Cook. She took part in season 2 of Snackmasters on Channel 4 and three series of BBC One’s Royal Recipes.
MasterChef
Anna is the new host of MasterChef alongside food critic Grace Dent after Gregg Wallace and John Torode were sacked. She replaced Wallace in the final episodes of the 2025 MasterChef amateurs series, as that’s when the allegations against him first emerged during filming in November.
She said: “I’m delighted to be back on MasterChef and judging alongside the wonderful Grace Dent, whose writing and wit I’ve admired for years. MasterChef has long inspired and resonated with cooks in home kitchens and of course in my industry. I can’t wait to get into the studio for what will be a great competition.”
The BBC also confirmed that chef and television presenter Matt Tebbutt will replace Wallace as a judge on the next series of MasterChef: The Professionals. The Saturday Kitchen host will join Marcus Wareing and Monica Galetti on the programme.
Anna Haugh Age
Chef Anna Haugh was born in November 1980 in Tallaught, Dublin.
Anna Haugh Husband
Anna Haugh is in a relationship with Richard Elwell. Her first marriage of 13 years ended in divorce. Little is known about her ex-husband.
Anna Haugh Children
Anna Haugh and her partner, Richard Elwell, have a son, Oisín Ronnie Elwell, born on 12 August 2021. The pair announced the birth of their child on Instagram, writing: “We have named our baby Oisín Ronnie Elwell. Born Thursday 12/08/2021. His big brother @henryelwell06 helped us pick the name. Oisín is strong and hungry. We are madly in love with him.” It took Anna and her partner, Richard, seven years to conceive Oisin. She has a stepson, Henry Elwell, from Richard’s previous relationship.
Anna Haugh Family
Myrtle Restaurant owner Anna Haugh lives in London with her partner, Richard Elwell, stepson, Henry Elwell, and baby, Oisín Ronnie Elwell.
Anna Haugh Ex-Husband
Anna Haugh was previously married for 13 years. The marriage ended in divorce. Anna and her ex-husband didn’t have children together.
Net Worth
Celebrity chef and restaurateur Anna Haugh has an estimated net worth of $2 million. She is the executive head chef and owner of Myrtle Restaurant, offering Modern European cooking with an Irish influence using the finest Irish produce.
Weight Loss
Anna may have lost weight following the birth of her child in 2021.
Nationality
She is of Irish nationality.
Anna Haugh’s Instagram handle is @haughser.
