ADRIANO ZUMBO

CHEF & TV PRESENTER

Adriano Zumbo is one of Australia’s most celebrated pâtissiers and the star of the Netflix TV shows Zumbo’s Just Desserts and Sugar Rush. As a popular figure he has garnered many nicknames including, "Sweet Assassin", "Pâtissier of Pain”, “Dark Lord of the Pastry Kitchen"
and has been lauded as "Australia's answer to Willy Wonka”.

This country boy’s first taste of the sweet life was raiding the lollies and cake mix from his parent’s Coonamble supermarket. Adriano began his apprenticeship at the age of 15 where his love affair with pastry flourished. An appearance on the first series of MasterChef Australia
was instrumental in introducing the croquembouche to an even wider audience and made Adriano – and macarons – a household name.  Fans of Zumbo can experience his divine creations first-hand at Zumbo Test, in Noosaville Queensland.

Adriano has released three bestselling cookbooks, has competed in several prominent international competitions including Coupe de Monde and the Asian Pastry Cup. It is, however his love affair with confectionery, combined with his Parisian training at institutions that include l’Ecole Lenôtre, Bellouet and Pierre Hermé and which has resulted in a sensibility as delicious as it is irreverent.  Adriano is a favourite on the international events circuit traveling to India, Indonesia, Mexico, South American and Malaysia demonstrating his sweet skills to an audience of devotees.

A creativity is evident in every layer of Adriano’s elaborate desserts. Constantly evolving and always considering his next move, cake, or idea, Adriano’s infectious energy keeps his fans on their toes. They love it that way, and so does he.