Who Is Mati Chenejero? Facts About Marco Pierre White’s Third Wife

Mati Conejero is the former wife of influential British chef and restaurateur Marco Pierre White. Her husband Marco has been dubbed “the first celebrity chef” and the “enfant terrible” of the UK restaurant scene. Mati at the age of 53 became the first British chef to be awarded three Michelin stars. He has also worked with some well-known chefs, including Mario Batali, Curtis Stone, Heston Blumenthal, Shannon Bennett, and Gordon Ramsay. 

Mati and her ex-spouse Marco were together for five years. During their marriage, the couple shared three children together, a daughter and two sons. Despite the reputation that Conejero has cemented as a celebrity wife, Mati has always kept her personal information out of social media.

There are several unknown facts in the case of Marco’s wife. Despite having a pretty recognizable face in public, Conjero hardly about her. She also has a bit of a story of her own, including how she met her ex-partner Marco, how she spent her childhood, and who are her children. Read all those details in the article below. 

Mati Conejero Was Born In England: His Nationality, Parents, Educational Background

Mati was born in 1965 in England and will be  57 years old as of 2023. Additionally, she comes from a white family, and besides that, she holds British nationality. Likewise, her parents named her Matilde Conejero.  

There are many things that Mati still avoids telling the public. The internet doesn’t contain any information about her ethnicity, zodiac sign, parents, or siblings.  

Talking about her academic background, since, she kept the details out of the public eye, we can assume that she may have completed her university level at a well-known university somewhere in England. 

Who Is The Ex-Husband Of Mati? How Did They Both Met? Are They Still Together? 

Mati’s ex-spouse Marco Pierre White, is a British chef, television personality, and restaurateur. He was born on December 11, 1961, in England to Italian immigrants Maria-Rosa Gallina and Frank White. He left Allerton High School in Leeds without any qualifications and then decided to train as a chef like his father, Frank White. 

A former couple, Mati and Marco, had started their relationship with a secret liaison. After dating for a while, they both decided to marry and tied the knot on April 7, 2000. The ex-couple exchanged their vows in Holland Park and at Belvedere Restaurant. 

However, their relationship didn’t go as smoothly as they thought, it ended with allegations that Marco had cheated on Mati with Robin Saunders. It was even rumored that the celebrity chef spent the night locked up in the Notting Hill police station. And things goes out of control and they decided to separate in 2005. 

Their Three Children

Before they got separated, the former couple was blessed with three kids, one daughter and a couple of sons. Chef Marco and his former wife, Mati, named their sons Luciano and Marco White Jr. Likewise, the pair also named their youngest daughter Mirabelle White. 

Mati’s Ex-Husband Was Previously Married 

Before Marco married Mati, he was married to two women. His first wife was Alex McArthur, whom he married at the Chelsea Register Office in 1988 and divorced in 1990. However, they both had a daughter named Letitia. 

Likewise, Marcus also married model Lisa Butcher whom he married just after three weeks after their initial meeting. The model and chef exchanged their vows in 1992, but the details of their separation haven’t been revealed yet. 

Chef Marco’s Ex-Wife, Mati’s Career; Also Take A Quick Look Into Mati’s Husband Marco Pierre White’s Career

As mentioned, Mati hasn’t shared any of her personal information, either her profession or her early life, so there is no certain information available on her career. 

At the age of 16, White emigrated to London with very little cash. During his struggling phase, he assisted Albert and Michel Roux as a commis. And after his tenure with Albert, he also served a number of renowned chefs, including Pierre Koffman at LaTante Claire, Raymond Blanc at Le Manoir, and Nico Ladenis of Chez Nico at Ninety Park Lane. He was also awarded his first Michelin star in 1987. 

Marco’s In TV and Film 

White was the Head Chef in ITV’s Hell’s Kitchen television series in 2007. Similarly, in 2009, he served as the host of the American adaptation, of an Australian cuisine competition series, “The Chopping Block.” Jointly, he was also hired for an NBC show that was canceled after only three episodes due to poor ratings. And after a three-month break, “The Chopping Block” returned to continue its season.

Moreover, Marco began his appearances once a week on “MasterChef Australia” in 2014 and continued till 2016. Additionally, he is not only a chef but also a well-known author, and his variety of books includes “Wild Food from Land and Sea,” his autobiography, “White Slave,” and the well-known dish “White Heat.”

How Rich Is Chef Marco’s Ex-Wife Mati Conejero?

Since there isn’t more about her career, it is hard to trace Mati’s wealth. However, her ex-partner Marco, who is a chef, television personality, and restaurateur, has gathered a sizable fortune, which is anticipated to be around $40 million in 2023.