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Young Chef of the Year: Kimberly Tang

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Young Chef of the Year: Kimberly Tang. (2026, October 12). The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/goodfood/vic-good-food-guide/young-chef-of-the-year-kimberly-tang-20261012-p6141e.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Kimberly Tang has been named the 2026 Young Chef of the Year for her exceptional culinary skills and innovative approach to sustainability. Her winning dish, "Before Sustainability Was A Trend," features eight components that blend Japanese, First Nations, and Singaporean influences, showcasing both creativity and a commitment to environmental responsibility. Judge Jason Staudt praises Tang’s growth as a chef and highlights her potential to influence the future of the culinary industry.
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Kimberly Tang has been named the 2026 Young Chef of the Year in Australia for her exceptional culinary skills and innovative approach to sustainability. Her winning dish, titled "Before Sustainability Was A Trend," features eight distinct components that blend elements from Japanese, First Nations, and Singaporean cuisines. The judges praised Tang's commitment to both cultural identity and ethical practices in food preparation. When not competing at a national level, Tang works at Ca Com, an eatery associated with Anchovy restaurant, under the guidance of last year’s Chef of the Year, Thi Le. According to judge Jason Staudt, Tang is seen as someone who will significantly influence the future direction of Australia's culinary industry.

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Topics

Anchovy Australia First Nations Japanese Singaporean

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Anchovy ORG · 1× Australia GPE · 1× Ca Com ORG · 1× First Nations NORP · 1× Japanese NORP · 1× Kim PERSON · 1× Kimberly Tang PERSON · 1× Singaporean NORP · 1× Tang PERSON · 1× Thi Le PERSON · 1×

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Named “Before Sustainability Was A Trend”, it comprised eight discrete components served with equal parts identity and conscience, drawing on Japanese, First Nations and Singaporean traditions.
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2026-10-12 · The Sydney Morning Herald
Young Chef of the Year: Kimberly Tang · assertive framing

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She’s cooked at storied fine diners, she’s won gold in international cooking competitions, she represents Australia in our national culinary team. asserted
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Kimberly Tang has been a Young Chef of the Year finalist before, but in 2026, her application was simply too strong to overlook. asserted
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Applicants are asked to submit a dish they’re proud of. asserted
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Tang filed an epic. asserted
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Named “Before Sustainability Was A Trend”, it comprised eight discrete components served with equal parts identity and conscience, drawing on Japanese, First Nations and Singaporean traditions. asserted
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When she’s not cooking for the country, you’ll find her whipping up exemplary broken rice at Anchovy’s sister venue Ca Com under last year’s Chef of the Year Thi Le. asserted
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“Kim is quickly growing into herself as a cook, and she’s hungry to shape where this industry goes next,” says Young Chef of the Year judge Jason Staudt. asserted
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