Konstantin Ivlev is a famous Russian chef who has won several international awards in the field of gastronomy and is the head of the Federation of Professional Chefs and Confectioners of Russia. By his example, he showed that a person who graduated from vocational school can rise to the top of fame - there would be a desire and a little talent. In the professional world, a tough perfectionist, at home Konstantin Ivlev is a caring father and loving husband.
From dirt to Kings
Konstantin grew up in a wealthy intelligent family. At one time he even lived abroad in connection with his father's work. However, contrary to the expectations of his parents, after school, instead of institute, he entered a regular school for cooking. The profession, to put it mildly, is not prestigious, but the parents did not dissuade their son. Ivlev Jr. from early childhood loved to help his mother in the kitchen, experimented with food. And he also loved to eat.
Konstantin prepares dishes only according to his own recipes
After graduation, Ivlev got a job as a cook in a restaurant. It was there that his culinary talent manifested itself. Within a few months, Kostya became a chef. Managed to work in the most prestigious restaurants in Moscow, including GQ-bar and Ginza-Project restaurants. He gained professionalism in numerous master classes. He took courses in France and America. In 2004, Konstantin Ivlev published his first culinary book, "My philosophy of cuisine." In 2007 he received the title of "Chef of the Year". During his career, Ivlev has opened more than a dozen of his own restaurants throughout Russia. And in 2014, his star lit up on television. Over the past five years, he managed to star in several culinary projects: "Affordable Taste" on the "Kitchen TV" channel, "Eat it immediately!" on the channel "STS" and "Ask the cook" on the channel "Domashny". In his youth, he dreamed of being like his idol, the American culinary idol Gordan Ramsay. Well, the dream has come true: a couple of years ago Ivlev was invited to become the host of the "Hell's Kitchen" program, an analogue of the American program. In 2016, the master chef launched his own program "At the Knives", in which he helps the owners of cafes and restaurants to build their business.
Konstantin Ivlev's wife
Despite all the efforts of fans to find out as many details as possible about the personal life of the chef, very little is known about the family of the country's most famous chef. But all fans of the chef's creativity know one thing - Konstantin Ivlev built not only a brilliant career, but also a strong family. The famous chef has been happy with his wife Maria for two decades. And despite the decent age of their family, the spouses still have something to surprise each other with. Loving a strong word, at home Ivlev becomes a completely different person. He loves his wife and does not regret not the day he spent with her. In the marriage of Kostya and Masha in 1999, a son, Matvey, was born, and 15 years later, a daughter, Mashenka. Family members never part. They always rest together. Only they choose different entertainment: Kostya and Matvey prefer active sports, while mother and daughter love to bask in the sun and do nothing.
The Ivlevs always rest together
Ivlev does not tell journalists about his wife's field of activity. But he makes it clear that the entire household rests exclusively on Masha's fragile shoulders. However, creating home comfort, raising children for Ivlev's wife is not a burden.
The master of Russian cuisine himself assures that his wife is an excellent cook. She is especially good at simple dishes from childhood. Olivier salad, cheese cakes and liver pate, according to Konstantin's assurances, can be eaten endlessly. Maria loves to cook. And how not to learn how to cook deliciously when you need to feed not only two growing children, but also your husband, who basically does not go into the kitchen at home.
Maria says that she learned everything from her famous husband. She has always been a diligent student, and therefore brilliantly mastered the art of culinary. True, she admits that she still does not get pancakes. And no matter how Konstantin fought, it was not given to Mary to master the technique in Ivlevsk. But she does not give up, and almost every morning she diligently cooks pancakes of various shapes and sizes. The head of the family sighs sadly, but still eats them.
Konstantin loves to fool around and have fun with his family
Maria Ivleva is a very sociable charming woman. She has many friends who often visit the Ivlevs' house. Konstantin himself does not drink or smoke (this is a matter of principle), but Masha loves to get together with her friends and taste expensive wine. Open and hospitable Maria Ivleva is the soul of any company.
Children of Konstantin Ivlev
Matvey Ivlev followed in the footsteps of his eminent father and linked his life with cooking. Kostya noticed chef's inclinations with his son when he was not even ten. Already as a teenager, Matvey knew how to skillfully cook dishes of European and Russian cuisine. Once he even took part in the "At Knives" program, where he acted as an expert.
Matvey knew how to cook the most complex dishes from an early age.
On the advice of his father, Matvey chose to study at a prestigious Turkish university with a degree in Management and Management. Konstantin is convinced that a good chef should not only cook well, but also be a strategist and be able to manage his enterprise.
Five-year-old Marusya has not yet decided whether she likes to cook. However, parents are already noticing that their daughter is watching the cooking with interest and just loves to watch dad's cooking show.
The family well-being of Konstantin Ivlev is not an artistic sketch for the public, but real human happiness, for which Konstantin never ceases to thank his Mashenka.
