Meet Tom Kime, internationally acclaimed chef, award winning author and food consultant
Tom Kime has an insatiable appetite for his craft, having worked in some of the most famous restaurants in London, including Terence Conran’s Le Pont de la Tour, and The River Café. He has worked with celebrity chef Rick Stein at the Seafood Restaurant as well as the award-winning restaurants Cicada and Darley Street Thai in Sydney, where he currently resides.
Services
A highly sought-after professional private chef for events and personalized dining experiences across Australia and surrounds.
Food Consulting blending his passions for responsible food sourcing, with his knack for ingredient innovations.
As a respected culinary communicator Tom has expertise in food writing and TV presenting and producing.
Private Dining / Event Chef Services
Tom’s vast experience sees him deliver world-class dining experiences, for two or two hundred as a highly sought-after Personal Chef.
Tom has cooked privately for royalty and international celebrities—including by special appointment at Jamie Oliver’s wedding. Whether it’s an intimate dinner in your home or holiday destination or a luxury event in Sydney Harbour, Tom brings a tailored, sophisticated touch to each experience.
From lemon and fennel risotto served to Prince Charles to Vietnamese-style duck lacquered in street-style caramel, Chef Tom redefines gourmet dining in private homes.
Tom’s diverse food philosophy stems from his travels through 42 countries, where he immersed himself in global street food cultures. This exposure shaped his bold, flavour-driven cooking style, his work as a Personal Chef reflects this world view—infusing traditional favourites with international flair and modern sustainability principles to create a tailored personal dining experience.
Tom is available throughout Australia and surrounds, and welcomes enquiries to discuss how together you can create the perfect event
Television
A highly sought-after professional private chef for events and personalized dining experiences across Australia and surrounds.
Food Consulting blending his passions for responsible food sourcing, with his knack for ingredient innovations.
Tom presented three seasons of the series, ‘Tom’s Kitchen’, which aired on New Zealand Prime TV and Air New Zealand In-flight in April 2010. Tom went on to film 20 episodes for his third series of ‘Ready Steady Cook’ in Australia for Channel Ten. Tom’s recipes are the most requested from the Children’s cooking quiz show ‘Kitchen Whiz’ where he has filmed over 30 episodes.
Tom has also appeared regularly on the daily cooking program ‘Fresh’ on Channel 9, ‘Mornings with Kerri – Anne’ on Channel 9, and on ‘Sunrise’. He has appeared with Jamie Durie on ‘The Outside Room’ in Australia.
Tom has filmed with Rick Stein, showing him around Vietnam for his recent BBC TV series ‘An Asian Odyssey’. He appears regularly for the BBC’s ‘Saturday Kitchen’, and on ‘Market Kitchen’ in the UK. He has recently filmed an episode with Bill Granger for the new series of ‘Perfect’ in the UK.
Books
Tom has authored six critically acclaimed books, his first cookbook was named ‘Best First Cookbook in Britain 2005’ by the world Gourmound Awrds
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