Sarah Todd
About
Sarah Todd is a renowned Australian celebrity chef, model, restaurateur, and cookbook author, who first gained widespread recognition after appearing on the sixth season of ‘MasterChef Australia’ in 2014. Sarah's culinary journey began with her training at the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu in London, which provided her with a solid foundation in the culinary arts. Her ‘MasterChef Australia’ stint brought her into the limelight, especially after she prepared ‘aloo gobi’, a dish that earned her over 50,000 social media followers from India.
In 2015, Sarah ventured into the restaurant industry by opening her first establishment, Antares, in Goa. This beachfront restaurant quickly became a culinary hotspot, known for its fusion of Australian and Indian flavors. The journey of building and launching Antares was captured in the SBS Australia series ‘My Restaurant in India’, which aired in 2016 and was later broadcast in 150 countries. This exposure not only highlighted Sarah's entrepreneurial spirit but also her ability to blend cultural cuisines seamlessly.
Sarah expanded her media presence by starring in ‘Serve It Like Sarah’, a 10-episode adventure, travel, and food series that aired on Fox Life India, Choice TV in New Zealand, and Foxtel in Australia in 2016. Her on-screen charisma and culinary expertise made the series a hit, further establishing her as a prominent figure in the culinary world.
In 2017, Todd joined the reality TV show ‘Grilled on Fox Life India’ as a judge, alongside Riyaaz Amlani and Vishal Dadlani. Her role as a judge highlighted her deep understanding of the culinary industry and her ability to mentor and guide aspiring chefs.
Sarah continued to expand her culinary empire with the opening of her second restaurant, ‘The Wine Rack’, in Mumbai. The process of establishing this restaurant was documented in the series ‘My Second Restaurant In India’, which aired in 2019 on SBS Australia, W Channel in the UK, Choice TV New Zealand, and Fox Life India. In 2020, Todd was invited to compete on the twelfth season of ‘MasterChef Australia’, which featured high-performing past contestants.
Awards and Accomplishments
Awards and Accomplishments
Sarah published her first cookbook, ‘My Healthy Model Cookbook’, with Penguin Australia, offering a glimpse into her approach to healthy and delicious cooking.
In 2018 she hosted the documentary ‘Awesome Assam With Sarah Todd’, which aired on Fox Life India, National Geographic Channel, and Foxtel. The show was a significant success, increasing viewership by almost 60% and achieving the second-best Average Time Spent (ATS) among all the content in the week on National Geographic.
Why Sarah Todd?
Sarah Todd’s journey from a MasterChef contestant to a celebrated chef, restaurateur, and media personality reflects her talent, determination, and passion for the culinary arts. Her ability to fuse different culinary traditions, her entrepreneurial ventures, and her engaging media presence make her a standout figure in the global culinary landscape.
