Lyndey Milan, OAM, is one of Australia’s most beloved food personalities — a home cook hero known for her infectious zest for life, love of good food and thirst for sparkling shiraz.
A familiar face on television and in print for more than four decades, Lyndey has played a pivotal role in shaping how Australians cook, eat and enjoy wine. Her philosophy of “hospitality of the table” underpins a remarkable career spanning eight television series since 2011, nine best-selling books and countless culinary appearances.
Her award-winning series Lyndey Milan’s Taste of Australia took out Best Food TV at the Gourmand World Awards in 2016, with the accompanying book named Best TV Chef Cookbook in the World (English) and Best Culinary Travel Book in Australia. It later placed third overall in Gourmand’s “Best of the Best” awards at the Frankfurt Book Fair.
An experienced traveller, Lyndey also hosts bespoke international food tours and cruises. She was awarded an OAM in 2014 for services to hospitality, the food and wine industry and the community, and has since been honoured as a Vittoria Legend and a Legend of the Vine.