Ping Coombes
Ping stunned the MasterChef judges with food inspired by her Malaysian heritage to become MasterChef 2014 Champion. She took the trophy home again after winning 成人论坛 MasterChef Champion of Champions in 2022, becoming the first double MasterChef Champion. She was named as one of Tatler Asia鈥檚 Most Influential People in 2022.
Growing up in Ipoh, Malaysia surrounded by amazing food, Ping was inspired by her mother鈥檚 cookery. Now living in the UK and travelling globally, she draws inspiration from her heritage but delivers her food with modern twists and ingredients found locally.
Her Malaysian recipes are frequently featured in titles including delicious, Good Food and Waitrose Weekend, and she has given talks on TED and The World Economic Forum. Ping is a regular judge on MasterChef UK, and a popular guest chef on ITV鈥檚 This Morning and Sunday Brunch. Her first book MALAYSIA topped the Amazon bestseller list.
Ping regularly hosts supper clubs and events across the country, including her hometown of Bath, as well as masterclasses at her Ping at Home Kitchen, and Divertimenti Cookery School.
