Kylie Kwong AM
Chef, Author and TV Presenter
Kylie Kwong has become synonymous with modern Chinese cooking in Australia. As a third- generation Australian, she has drawn on her southern Chinese heritage to reinterpret Cantonese cuisine, combining uniquely Australian ingredients with traditional Chinese cooking methods and flavours. Kylie’s food highlights partnerships with the local community and collaborations with long- term suppliers and producers.
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Kylie Kwong AM is one of Australia’s most influential culinary leaders, using food as a powerful vehicle for connection, sustainability and social change. For Kylie, cooking is a call to action — grounded in the belief that caring for self begins with caring for community.
Renowned for redefining modern Chinese cuisine in Australia, Kylie draws on her southern Chinese heritage to reinterpret Cantonese traditions with distinctly Australian ingredients. Her work is deeply collaborative, championing long-term relationships with local producers and community partners.
After 30 years in professional kitchens, including the recent closure of her Sydney restaurant Lucky Kwong, Kylie is entering a new chapter with optimism and purpose. A passionate advocate, she supports organisations including The Wayside Chapel, OzHarvest, Two Good and Addi Road, and serves as the Australian correspondent for the global Parabere Forum.
In recognition of her impact, Kylie was named one of Sydney WorldPride’s 45 Rainbow Champions and awarded an Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to the hospitality industry and the community.
