Anna Haugh Biography – Anna Haugh Wiki

Anna Haugh is an Irish chef, restaurateur, and television presenter. The native of Tallaght hosts Anna Haugh’s Big Irish Food Tour on the BBC and co-hosts MasterChef with 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 siblings, Anna was raised in Ireland amidst a family passionate about cooking, where food held a central place in the Haugh household. Her mother, a PA at UCD, was an enthusiastic cook focused on sourcing top-quality ingredients, and her father, a FAS trainer, enjoyed trying diverse dishes. With her parents’ culinary enthusiasm, it’s no wonder Haugh pursued a career as a top chef.

Anna has been professionally cooking for nearly 20 years. She began her apprenticeship at L’Ecrivain in Dublin before working in Paris for Gualtiero Marchesi. Once in London, she collaborated with Shane Osborn at the Michelin-starred Pied a Terre, Philip Howard at The Square, and later became head chef for the opening of London House under Gordon Ramsay.

In 2019, Anna opened her fine dining Irish venue, Myrtle, offering a warm welcome and exquisite food inspired by Ireland and its producers. The establishment is named after the renowned Irish chef Myrtle Allen, the founder of the famous Ballymaloe House restaurant and food hub in Cork.

Anna frequently appears as a chef on BBC One’s Morning Live. She hosts and regularly features as a guest chef on BBC One’s Saturday Kitchen and is one of the main chefs on BBC’s Ready Steady Cook. She participated in season 2 of Snackmasters on Channel 4 and three series of BBC One’s Royal Recipes.

MasterChef

Anna is the new co-host of MasterChef alongside food critic Grace Dent following the sacking of Gregg Wallace and John Torode. She replaced Wallace in the final episodes of the 2025 MasterChef amateurs series, as allegations against him first emerged during the 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.

Instagram

Anna Haugh’s Instagram handle is @haughser.