Ettore Boiardi

Ettore Boiardi, also known as Chef Boyardee, was an Italian-born chef who created the popular Chef Boyardee brand of food products.

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Profession :

Chef

Birthday :

October 22, 1897

Death Date:

June 21, 1985

Age :

87

Ettore Boiardi, also known as Chef Boyardee, was an Italian-American chef and entrepreneur who gained fame for founding the Chef Boyardee brand of canned pasta and other food products. Born in Italy in 1897, Boiardi immigrated to the United States and worked as a chef in various Italian restaurants before establishing his own food brand. He became known for his flavorful and quick meal options, which gained popularity in the mid-20th century. Boiardi also served as a head chef for the Plaza Hotel in New York City and operated successful Italian restaurants across the United States. During World War II, he worked as a consultant for the United States Army in developing ready-to-eat meals for soldiers. In addition to his pasta and sauce products, Boiardi also developed a line of frozen bread products under the Chef Boyardee brand. Boiardi passed away in 1985 at the age of 87.