About Tom

Born in Wiltshire UK, chef, food consultant and writer, Tom 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.

Tom’s dynamic career includes TV presenting and producing, food writing including writing for BBC food and authoring 6 acclaimed cookbooks. Tom’s travels through 42 countries now see him in demand as a private chef not only throughout Sydney, but in many destinations throughout Australia and surrounds.

In 2010, Tom presented his third TV series, ‘Tom’s Kitchen’, which aired on New Zealand Prime TV and Air New Zealand In-flight in April 2010. In 2011 Tom filmed 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.

In 2009 Tom launched his fifth book ‘Fish Tales’ stories and recipes from sustainable fisheries around the world with the Marine Stewardship Council. Published by Kyle Cathie 2009. Fish Tales won the World Gourmand Award for Best Sustainable book 2010. The influential Dutch newspaper De Volkskrant named the Dutch version of the book “Best Cookbook of the Year 2009′. The US magazine, Food and Wine placed it in their top 25 books for 2010. Tom’s Fourth book ‘Tom’s Table’ published by Parragon, won the World Gourmand award 2008 For Best Entertaining Cook Book. Tom’s books ‘Street Food’ and ‘Asian Bites’ were both published by Dorling Kindersley in 2007 and 2008 to critical acclaim.

Tom’s first book ‘Exploring Taste and Flavour’ published by Kyle Cathie 2005 was named ‘Best First Cook Book in Britain 2005’ by the World Gourmand Awards. The book was a finalist at The International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) awards in the United States, and also at the Cordon Bleu World Food Media Awards. ‘Exploring Taste and Flavour’ will be reprinted in February 2012.

‘Tom Kime is one of Britain’s most gifted chefs and his books are stuffed full with the most delectable of recipes. Kime is fascinated by the combining flavours and his expertise in South East Asian food shines forth from every page.’

Tom Parker Bowles: Food Journalist the Daily Mail, Mail on Sunday 

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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.

His unique ability to fuse authenticity, artistry, and ethical cooking makes him the Private Chef Sydney of choice for clients who expect more than just a meal—they expect a journey. “I made a lemon and fennel risotto at a private dinner for Prince Charles. I have travelled extensively searching the globe for the best street food. I love taking these amazing dishes out of their Street food context and serving them for a dinner party”.

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