Who Is Karina Veiga? Chef Cliff Crooks Wife and Family, Net Worth Revealed

Chef Cliff Crooks and his wife Karina Veiga live in Weehawken. What is his net worth?

Crooks is a New York-based chef who starred in Chef Boot Camp. He observed chefs in action, critiqued their techniques, and tasted their food, to determine their status as chefs. He judged Worst Cooks in America and Chopped Junior.

Cliff was in the Top Chef Season 2 but was the only contestant to ever get disqualified. He got removed from the show for violating the show's legal guidelines. Crooks has grown tremendously since his time on Top Chef. 

Who Is Karina Veiga? Meet Chef Cliff Crooks Wife

Cliff Crooks and his wife Karina Veiga married in September 2019, in an intimate ceremony. It is unclear when the couple started dating, but she first appeared on his Instagram on March 23, 2018. Cliff and Karina got engaged on July 10, 2018. 

Karina was born to Spanish parents in Uruguay. She has a sister, Liz Veiga, who is happily married and has two kids. 

Veiga celebrates her birthday on June 25. She is active on Instagram, but her account is currently private. Veiga and her husband own a beautiful condo in Weehawken, New Jersey.

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Karina and Cliff do not have any children together. However, she has a daughter, Charlie, from her previous relationship. 

Veiga is a Spanish teacher who served as the advisor of the International Culture Club. She teaches at community colleges and secondary-level schools. She has been in the profession for over 25 years and currently works at Lyndhurst High School.

Cliff Crooks Family Details Revealed

Cliff Crooks's interest in food and cooking grew because of his family. He grew up cooking with his nana who is a fantastic cook, reports New York Moves.

Crooks lived in Taiwan for over four years while his dad worked on the island. He called it an amazing experience as it taught him to be open-minded about all sorts of food.

Cliff is not on Wikipedia but has an active Instagram account.

What Is Cliff Crooks Net Worth?

Cliff Crooks' net worth might be in the millions, from his career as a chef and several TV appearances. He has appeared in Top Chef, Chopped Junior, Hell's Kitchen, Tournament of Champions, and Worst Cooks in America. 

Crooks held the title of Culinary Director at BLT Restaurants, a steakhouse restaurant group. Cliff's first restaurant was bussing tables when he was 15. He gradually worked his way up in the kitchen, slowly earning the roles of line cook, sous chef, and executive chef. 

Cliff Crooks is joining @chefanneburrell in #WorstCooks Boot Camp for an all-new season of kitchen mayhem! It all starts NEXT at 9|8c! pic.twitter.com/kvGyG4KEVo

— Food Network (@FoodNetwork) January 6, 2022

He has worked for prominent New York restaurants including, Gramercy Tavern, Blue Water Grill, and Salute!, reports Food Network.

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