Chyka Keebaugh was born on 15 December 1968, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. She is an Australian businesswoman, reality TV personality, and blogger, best known as a co-founder of The Big Group, the event and catering company, and as a cast member on Bravo TV’s reality series “The Real Housewives of Melbourne” (2014-present ). Keebaugh was already a wealthy woman before entering the show, and her entrepreneurial skills have increased her net worth.
Have you ever wondered how rich Chyka Keebaugh is, as of mid-2016? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Chyka Keebaugh’s net worth is as high as $40 million, which has been acquired largely through her catering company, and her appearance in a TV show, Chyka also owns Capital Kitchen, the café chain, and the hiring company called The Hiring Depot. Those businesses have generated more money into her bank account and so considerably improved her financial status.
Chyka Keebaugh Net Worth $40 Million
Keebaugh went to the prestigious Le Corden Bleu College in London, and also studied at Constance Spry Floristry School. She started her business in 1991 when founding The Big Group Company with the help of her husband, Bruce. The Big Group is the Australian largest private company concerned with catering and event organisation, serving elite and wealthy clients from Australia, Asia, and the Middle East. It employs 150 full-time workers as well as 1,250 on a part-time basis.
Chyka earned a lot of money thanks to her success in the catering business, so she and her husband decided to expand, and they founded The Design Depot, an exclusive hiring design agency. Keebaugh’s reputation as one of the most creative and famous designers in Australia is well-deserved, and made her into a ‘must have’ woman in her country. Her flair, vast talent, and splendid ideas have landed her jobs in various interior and fashion magazines throughout the years. With an innovative approach and passion for design, it’s no wonder that she is a very successful entrepreneur.
Her talents were spotted by TV producers, and Chyka was offered participation in Bravo’s reality show called “The Real Housewives of Melbourne” in 2014. The series follows the lives of six rich housewives in Australia’s second biggest city, including both business and private aspects. She was known as “Switzerland” on the show, because she was always reserved or neutral when it comes to fights and drama in front of the cameras. However, Keebaugh announced that she would not appear in the third season after her daughter Jessie had her driver’s license suspended due to speeding. Chyka didn’t want that her personal life as part of the series anymore, so she decided to quit. It is not known how much money she earned per episode, but it certainly improved her net worth, as Keebaugh appeared in 12 episodes. Most recently, Chyka is focusing on her family and business, and doesn’t have plans to take part in another TV show any time soon. However, she has launched a blog with tips on decorating and cooking.
Regarding her personal life, Chyka Keebaugh and Bruce have been married since 1992, and have the 21-year-old Jessie, and 19-year-old BJ. She enjoys travelling, shopping, and is an antique collector.
