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Who is Giles Coren and what’s his net worth?

GILES Coren is a well known British columnist and food critic.

Known for his dry wit, the writer has contributed to a variety of publications and is now a familiar face on the box.

 Writer Giles Coren has a broad appeal that's seen him segue into TV work
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Writer Giles Coren has a broad appeal that's seen him segue into TV workCredit: Sky Arts

Who is Giles Coren and what is his net worth?

Giles, 50, was born on July 29, 1969, in Paddington, London.

He is the only son of Anne and Alan Coren and the older brother of Victoria Coren Mitchell.

The critic was educated at The Hall School in Hampstead and then went on to study English at Keble College, Oxford.

His exact net worth is unknown, but his regular TV and writing work means he takes home a good salary.

 Giles has become a familiar face on TV
Giles has become a familiar face on TVCredit: Rex Features

What has Giles' career been like and what is he doing now?

Giles has been a restaurant critic for The Times since 1993 and has won two prestigious awards for his work there.

In addition to the restaurant reviews, Giles contributes a weekly column which ranges from the personal to the political.

The to the spirit of his first class degree in English, Giles is also the editor-at-large of Esquire.

Giles' banter and charisma saw him enter through the gates of TV land way back in 2005 when he regularly contributed to Gordon Ramsay's The F-Word.

Giles has also starred in a number of documentaries looking at issues from clinical obesity to diet-related shows.

In 2017, Giles and fellow chef, Monica Galetti, presented Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond The Lobby.

The pair returned in 2018 which sees them visit and work in some of the world's most remarkable hotels.

 Giles with sister Victoria, left, and Esther Rantzen
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 Giles with sister Victoria, left, and Esther RantzenCredit: Alamy

Are Giles' family members famous?

Giles' late father was comic Alan Coren.

He appeared on the radio show The News Quiz while writing for numerous newspapers and magazines as a humourist.

Giles' only sibling is Only Connect presenter Victoria Coren, the wife of Peep Show star David Mitchell.

 Giles with his wife Esther Walker
Giles with his wife Esther WalkerCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Who is Giles Coren's wife Esther Walker?

Since 2010 Giles has been married to journalist and food blogger Esther Walker.

Her sister Hannah Snow is married to Pointless presenter Alexander Armstrong.

The couple live in Kentish Town, north London, though Giles grew up in west London, specifically Paddington.

 

Does Giles Coren have children?

Giles and wife Esther have two children.

They are called Kitty and Sam.

Their dad often writes about what it's like to have kids in his columns.

Gordon Ramsay fumes at Giles Coren after he fell asleep in the kitchen on 'The F Word'

 

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