Lyndey Milan OAM
Lyndey’s dedication to connecting people is driven by her belief that food, wine and culture are powerful tools for creating meaningful connections. Delivering her engaging events, television shows, industry consulting, impactful advocacy work and proud work in Regional Australia, Lyndey’s ultimate goal is for people to experience connection, nourishment, and inspiration through the universality of food.
As one of Australia’s most trusted and respected food and wine icons, Lyndey was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her “services to hospitality, particularly to the food and wine industry, and to the community”. With over four decades of experience, expertise and education, Lyndey is an accomplished author, award-winning celebrity chef, multimedia presenter, host, judge, EmCee, speaker, honoured industry leader, advocate, ambassador and in-demand consultant.
Awards
Lyndey Milan is a true trailblazer in the Australian food and wine industry. Her career has been nothing short of impressive with recognition and awards spanning the globe and across multi-mediums showcasing her impact and honouring her service.
- Lifetime Achievement Award from Restaurant & Caterers’ Association 2022
- Legend of the Vine - Wine Communicators Australia (2019)
- Best Food TV Show for "Lyndey Milan’s Taste of Australia." - Gourmand World Awards (2015)
- Best TV Chef Cookbook - Gourmand World Cookbook Awards (2014)
- Frankfurt Book Fair -Best of the Best for the last 20 years, 3rd place
- Recipient of the Order Of Australia - Awarded an OAM in the Australia Day Honours List for service to hospitality, the food and wine industry and the community.(2014)
- Vittoria Legend Award (2012) - At the Sydney Morning Herald’s Good Food Guide Awards
- Excellence in Variety/Entertainment for "for Lyndey Milan’s Taste of Ireland" - Festival Asia, Japan (2012)
- Finalist in The Telstra Business Women’s Awards NSW (2011)
- Best Food & Wine Writing for "Balance, Matching Food and Wine, What Works and Why" - Australian Food Media Awards (2006)
- Best Overall Contribution to the Food Media - Australian Food Media Awards – (2008 and 1999)
- Best Radio Food segment - Australian Food Media Awards (2008)
- ABPA Award for Best Design for "Real Food For Fast People"
“It’s my life’s work to connect, support and inspire people, industry professionals and producers to ‘connect at the table’ by creating innovative culinary and cultural experiences that inform, entertain and nourish deeper connections.”
TV Presenter
Embark on a journey through Lyndey Milan’s illustrious television career, showcasing her captivating culinary creations and memorable appearances that have made her a beloved icon in the food and wine world.
The following have been shown globally by terrestrial and non-terrestrial broadcasters, airlines, and trainlines. View TV appearances
- Best Food TV series in the Gourmand World Awards (2016)
- UK’s Saturday Kitchen, later shown in Australia (2015 and 2016)
- NBC Today Show - During the Sydney Olympics (2000)
- Rick Stein’s Seafood Odyssey (1999)
- Co-host of Fresh with The Australian Women’s Weekly on the Nine Network Australia (2000 - 2008)
- Regular appearances on Australia's SBS Food (Channel 33)
- Mornings with Kerri-Anne 2004 - 2011, thereafter Mornings until 2014
- Anthony Bourdain, A Cook’s tour (2002)
- Lyndey Milan’s Summer Baking Secrets 6 episodes, achieved excellent ratings on Channel 7. Then aired twice on LifeStyle FOOD.
- Lyndey Milan’s Taste of Australia. Best Food TV Show in Gourmand World Awards 2015.
- Lyndey & Herbie’s Moveable Feast 7TWO (Feb 2015) and The Living Channel, New Zealand (2014).
- Lyndey Milan’s Baking Secrets – LifeStyle FOOD (2014).
- Lyndey Milan’s Taste of Ireland – 7TWO & LifeStyle FOOD (2012).
- Lyndey’s Cracking Christmas – LifeStyle FOOD (2012-2014).
- Lyndey & Blair’s Taste of Greece – Living Channel NZ, 7TWO, SBS & LifeStyle FOOD.
- Inside Lyndey’s Kitchen – 2-5 minute “how to’s” sold in Australia, New Zealand and USA.
Appearances
Author
Lyndey Milan’s Taste of Australia won Best TV Chef Cookbook in the World at the 2015 Gourmand World Cookbook Awards and in the Best of the Best for the last 20 years at the Frankfurt Book Fair, won third overall.
Other books include Lyndey & Blair’s Taste of Greece, Lyndey Milan, the Best Collection, Just Add Spice (co-authored with Ian Hemphill) and Balance, Matching Food and Wine, What Works and Why (with Colin Corney) which won Best Food and Wine Writing at the 2008 Australian Food Media Awards.
She is also a key contributor to:
- Selector magazine, a bi-monthly publication for food and wine enthusiasts.
- Delicious Magazine and delicious.com.au.
- Signature Luxury Travel & Style
Business
Lyndey is based in Sydney, but regularly spends her time in London in Singapore, running a consultancy business which includes curating menus, public speaking, appearances such as the Sydney Royal Easter Show, cooking classes, recipe development, food and wine appreciation classes and advising food and wine clients – in fact anything to do with food, wine, agriculture, travel and lifestyle.
She is co-Founder and Patron of Tasting Success, a mentoring program for female chefs running since 2007, and was a founding Board member of Women in Hospitality, a not-for-profit organisation that supports and fosters career development of women in the hospitality industry.
She judges for many industry organisations and works voluntarily for various charities including the Leukaemia Foundation and Cure Cancer. She was also a judge and is now an ambassador and judge for the prestigious global Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year competition.
Lyndey was also Creative Director of Flame Media from 2010 to 2022, an international TV Production and Distribution Company with offices around the world and Flame Studio in Sydney.
In 2021 she completed her thesis to be awarded a Diplome d’Universite du Gout, de la Gastronomie et des Arts de la Table (University of Reims, Champagne-Ardenne).
Her unflagging energy saw her as first female Vice-President of the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW.
She has been Chair of the Sydney Royal Wine Show, Cheese and Dairy Produce show and Fine Food shows which she founded in 1997, which judge thousands of Australian products in categories including aquaculture, branded beef, branded lamb, professional bakery, coffee, beer, pasta and noodle, specialty foods, olive oil, small goods and charcuterie.
Traveller
A deep held love for food and wine has made Lyndey an inveterate traveller for both work and pleasure and she has been to all seven continents on earth.
She is a popular tour host for many cruises to the Mediterranean, as an enrichment speaker for Silverseas and P&O cruises. Her next adventures are repeats of her successful Morocco and Puglia culinary trips in 2024.
Her friendly personality makes her the ideal person to lead a tour and she takes special pride in seeking out special food and wine experiences for her guests.
I had the pleasure of working with Lyndey on two exclusive events hosted by Oceania Cruises for Australian media and travel partners. Lyndey and Chef, Peter Consitis curated an engaging cooking demonstration for guests, themed around our new ship, Vista’s explorations to the Greek Isles, accompanied by delectable tasting plates. Lyndey is a consummate professional with an innate knack at creatively storytelling any culinary experience for your audience. She is a dream to work with, and takes care of every last detail, from event conception through to delivery. I look forward to working closely with her again in the very near future!
Jodie Hart
PR & Partnerships Manager Asia Pacific
Oceania Cruises
Lyndey is a skilled and engaging presenter with the ability to relate to both the young and old, and the rural and not so rural members in her audience.
It was a privilege to work with Lyndey. Her participation in the Bellingen Show has led to new friendships and enduring connections. We would highly recommend any organisation that is looking to work with a professional Celebrity Chef to engage Lyndey – she will not disappoint you.
Gillian Anderson
Vice President
Bellinger River Agricultural Society Inc
Lyndey Milan OAM is a passionate and fantastic speaker. Lyndey is engaging and genuinely interested in learning about the local produce in the Shoalhaven. She strongly advocates for supporting local producers so they can deliver the best freshly grown produce that supplies the restaurants and cafes in the region.
Her keynote presentation received glowing feedback and we thank Lyndey for contributing to the success of this event.
Regional Culinary Tourism Presentation, Shoalhaven
Lyndey’s unwavering dedication and remarkable contributions have left an indelible mark on the RAS.
As the master of ceremonies, at various events held by the RAS, Lyndey has not only entertained but educated many in such a positive way, creating an unforgettable experience. Her dedication has not only elevated the quality of our events but has also enhanced our ability to support and promote Australian producers on a broader scale.
Lyndey is an inspiration for Australian women in business, exemplifying leadership, resilience, and success
Brock Gilmour
Chief Executive
Royal Agricultural Society of NSW
Lyndey’s infectious enthusiasm for good food and quality ingredients infused every word of her presentation, leaving a lasting impression. Hosting such a distinguished speaker at our event was an honor, and her expertise will undoubtedly guide our industry toward innovation and sustainability.
Her articulate delivery captivated industry professionals, from growers to chefs, with practical recipe insights and unparalleled understanding of olive oil.
Olive Exposium Keynote
Lyndey delivered above and beyond our expectations.
Lyndey took the time to visit Streaky Bay to meet the growers, artisan fishers and local businesses to scope the produce and to design the menu. She also worked brilliantly with our local chefs and hospitality staff to ensure the event was on point and showcased our local produce in the best possible manner.
Needles to say the event was a great success!
Tasting Australia Event
What is the best way to store vegetables at home?🥕🥦🥔 I’m back with more storage tips to help you avoid waste, keeping your veg fresher for longer.
Let me know what storage tips you’d like to hear about next in the comments below.
#vegetables #storage #foodstorage
How should you pair your wine and food together? This latest Fun with Wine episode will provide you with some easy tips on pairing your food with the right wine!🍷
#winepairing #foodandwine #winetips #wine #winetips
It is always a joy to visit my grandchildren in Singapore on my way home.
So cute in their Indian outfits but even better timing when it is Chinese New Year and they are off school! Lots of time to read stories, celebrate the New Year with dragon dances and other traditional activities.
Also time to make pasta by hand - they were great at kneading the dough which I then rolled and cut (you can see how much they enjoyed it with a tomato sauce), fun on a family bike, Isabel dressing up like me and climbing fun at Hendersons Waves with only limited iPad time allowed. Swipe right for pics.
Farewell beautiful #maggietabberer . Your memorial was elegant & stylish just like you. You were a trailblazer, a true icon, fun to work with & to know. Thank you @brookietab & @amanda_tabberer for putting on such a fitting farewell. Lovely speeches @deborahhutton @schofield_leo and family. You did her proud. Never forgotten, always in our hearts.
I am a fan of letting those close to you know how you feel about them every day and not just on a designated day such as Valentine’s Day, which can be alienating for those who are alone. So here’s 3 courses of easy recipes to make for whomever you like - friends, family, loved ones or just yourself.
🦪Oysters make a great start and the prawn dish is so easy because they are just wrapped up in baking paper with some other goodies to simply go in the oven and then serve one per person🍤. Just add a side salad to these and the moreish smashed potatoes. Everything is designed be easy and casual with gorgeous little chocolate meringues to finish.
Looking for an easy but impressive dish to make for your next dinner party? Give my crisp skinned duck breast with soft polenta a try.
Duck is of my favourite things to eat and I find this recipe very easy to make for guests. Feel free to send me across some photos if you decide to make it!
Comment DUCK and I’ll send you across the recipe.
My first trip to India was a feast for all the senses - sight, sound, aroma, touch and taste. What a colourful country with gentle, friendly people and unique experiences. It will linger long in my memory and my heart.
#India #travelindia #indianfood #indiatravel #travel
You still have until the 14th Feb to book and join me on the first ever bespoke tour for the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival from 20-25 March 2025!
During a six-day journey from the vibrant heart of Melbourne to the Bellarine Peninsula, world-class dining meets breathtaking scenery. This tour offers a feast for food lovers, wine enthusiasts and culture seekers.
Enjoy the unmissable World’s Longest Lunch, curated by celebrity chef Curtis Stone and Adrian Richardson’s celebrated Suckling Pig Feast. Step aboard the Q Train for a journey from Drysdale to Queenscliff, savouring a menu crafted with local ingredients by incredible chefs.
Tap my link in bio for the full itinerary and booking info.
#Throwbacks to 2006 & 2024 (swipe right) when I launched Tasting Success, my female chef mentoring programme and @chefmattmoran was one of my first mentors. He was so enthusiastic and remained a wonderful mentor for many years.
We had met in 1991 when he and his then business partner Peter Sullivan opened the Paddington Inn. I clearly remember going to a dinner there and him serving his family’s lamb. We have known each other ever since, with us both in the Sydney food world. He went on from success to success, the result of hard work as well as talent.
There are memories too many to share here, but recently at mutual friends’ wedding, we had a rare opportunity to spend some great one-on-one time in the midst of the joy and energy of the wedding going on around us.
Do you know the difference between crepes and pancakes?🥞 Crepes are thinner with more egg and less flour than pancakes.
Many people find they need to throw out their first crepe when making them as it can be uneven. Did you know there is a simple technique to prevent this?
1. Heat a small crepe pan, over medium high heat.
2. Add a knob of butter and when melted, wipe out with a clean kitchen towel.
3. Return to heat and pour or ladle in 2 tablespoons of batter, or enough to thinly cover the base of the pan as you tilt it to spread the batter evenly. If there is too much mixture, tip the excess out.
Try this and let me know how you get on this #crepeday?
Let’s make Corn Fritters with my grandchildren Isabel and Raffy. These are both healthy and easy to make with little ones, only taking about 15 minutes to prepare and cook.
Ingredients (for approx 22 fritters):
1 cup (160g) roasted macadamia or other nuts, (optional)
3 cups corn kernels (ready prepared or from 3 large cobs)
2 eggs
1/4 cup coriander leaves and some stems, finely chopped (optional)
Salt to taste
1 cup (150g) plain flour
1 tsp baking powder
¼ cup (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil or macadamia oil
1 large (or 2 small) ripe avocado, stone removed and diced
Thin slices ham
Hot sauce (optional for adults)
For the full recipe please head to my link in bio! You can also find the full version of the video on my Youtube @lyndeymilan
#cornfritters #easyrecipe #kidsrecipes #recipe #fastrecipes
