Kylie Kwong
she / her
Kylie Kwong is an Australian-Chinese chef who uses food as a catalyst for positive social change and cultural expression. Guided by her mantra of ‘celebration, collaboration and community’, Kwong develops food, culture and local initiatives in collaboration with artisans, farmers and the wider community. Her experiential projects are aimed at empowering people to rethink food through the lens of sustainability, Indigenous traditions and interconnectedness. Kwong is currently the ambassador of South Eveleigh precinct in Sydney, and is known for her cookbooks, TV shows and former role as the restaurateur, chef and co-owner of Billy Kwong. In 2021, Kwong opened the eatery Lucky Kwong, based in South Eveleigh.
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