Gregg Wallace is believed to have built up a sizeable fortune, with reports putting his net worth at around £5 million.
And the television presenter appeared more than happy to enjoy the finer things in life on Tuesday, as he dined outdoors with a friend at Scott’s, one of London’s best-known celebrity restaurants.
The 58-year-old MasterChef star was seen sipping whisky and smoking a cigar outside the upmarket seafood venue, where his lunch bill reportedly climbed into four figures.
At one point, Wallace’s dining companion held up the receipt to reveal the hefty total, with the pair appearing in high spirits as they joked around during the lavish meal.
Scott’s has long been a favourite among famous faces and high-end diners, with seafood options on the menu ranging from £33 to as much as £995 for its most premium caviar dishes.
Pricey outing: Gregg Wallace treated himself to an al fresco lunch with a friend at London celebrity hotspot Scott’s on Tuesday
Luxury lunch: The MasterChef star enjoyed whisky and a cigar outside the exclusive seafood restaurant, where the bill reached a four-figure total
Making the most of it: Gregg and his companion relaxed outdoors as they enjoyed the Mayfair restaurant’s upscale atmosphere
Drinks at the Mayfair institution can be just as extravagant, with wine by the glass priced from £11 up to £920, while the priciest bottle of champagne on the list costs £4,000.
Wallace looked smart for the outing, wearing a crisp white shirt with black trousers as he relaxed with his cigar outside the restaurant.
The sighting comes after confirmation that Paddy McGuinness is set to take over from Wallace as host of Inside The Factory.
McGuinness, 50, shared his enthusiasm for the role, saying: “One of my first jobs was in a factory so I’ve come full circle.”
‘I’m fascinated by the machinery and the people who make it all tick. Hair nets aside, I can’t wait to get cracking!’
Paddy formerly hosted Take Me Out and has since fronted Top Gear, I Can See Your Voice and A Question Of Sport.
It comes after Gregg confirmed he was leaving the show earlier this year and told how an issue prompted him to leave, but did not give any more details.
It was then reported he had allegedly offended certain female staff members at the Nestlé UK factory with comments about their weight during a ‘friendly’ conversation.
An expensive one! After receiving the receipt, Gregg’s friend held it up to showcase the huge final sum, as the pair larked about together during the meal
Having it out! Gregg and his pal were in high spirits as they enjoyed a spot of play-fighting together at their table
Having a good time? The duo were seen pretending to throw punches at each other
Expensive: Scott’s has long been known as a hotspot for celebrity clients, with prices for seafood dishes ranging from £33 to £995 for the top caviar dishes
Big money! Meanwhile a glass of wine can range from £11 to the top price of £920, and the most expensive bottle of champagne is priced at £4,000
Jovial: Gregg cut a dapper figure in a white shirt and black trousers as he puffed on a cigar during the outing
However, Gregg later denied the claims and told how they weren’t ‘accurate’, and also told how he wanted to leave to help care for his autistic son Sid, three.
Appearing on Good Morning Britain earlier this month, the presenter stated that such claims were ‘inaccurate’.
‘There was an argument inside the factory, the reporting isn’t accurate. There was an issue and I thought this is the perfect time to come out,’ he said.
‘Offending people? No no. If you look at the headlines you can’t see a story that matches those headlines.’
Gregg also revealed that he also wanted to leave to help care for his three-year-old son Sid, who is autistic.
Explaining his home situation, he shared: ‘I’ve got a little boy called Sid who at the moment is non-verbal, he is still in nappies, he’s got learning difficulties….Mum needed help there.’
He revealed that the demanding nature of the filming around the different factories across the country meant that it made sense to give it up.
‘There was nothing offensive to anybody that’s just people guessing. It was a decent time to come out, I think,’ he added.
New job: It comes after it was revealed that Paddy McGuinness would be replacing him as the host of Inside The Factory
Departure: It comes after Gregg confirmed he was leaving the show earlier this year and told how an issue prompted him to leave, but did not give any more details
Claims; It was then reported he had allegedly offended certain female staff members at the Nestlé UK factory with comments about their weight during a ‘friendly’ conversation
Response: However, Gregg later denied the claims and told how they weren’t ‘accurate’, and also told how he wanted to leave to help care for his autistic son Sid, three
It was reported by The Times in May that he allegedly offended certain female staff members at the Nestlé UK factory in York with comments about their weight during a ‘friendly’ conversation.
‘He was rude towards staff and continued to talk in a derogatory manner, especially to women,’ a source told the newspaper.
The alleged comments were non-sexual but were deemed ‘inappropriate’ and a complaint was reportedly lodged with Voltage TV, the production company responsible for developing the show.
Gregg presented Inside The Factory for seven years before his departure from the hosting role earlier this year.
The factual programme delves into how goods are made and takes a look at food production lines in factories around the UK.
