ANNA POLYVIOU—Award-Winning Pastry Chef, Culinary Disruptor, Creative Director, Brand Collaborator, TV Personality
Anna’s quirky urban street style, distinctive hot pink mohawk, and super fun, approachable personality make her a hit with all ages. With her rockstar flair and rebellious edge, she’s a powerhouse pastry chef, cookbook author, and television personality. And with serious culinary cred, Anna’s creating jaw-dropping sweet creations in luxury hotels, premium events, on television, and for top global brands.
Before putting hotel patisserie on the map during her 7.5 years as Creative Director of Pastry at Shangri-La Hotel Sydney, Anna honed her skills in the world’s best kitchens. At the prestigious Pierre Hermé Pâtisserie in Paris, London’s Claridge’s Hotel, and Sofitel Melbourne, she sharpened her second to none technique and earned international recognition. Her accolades include Best Dessert in the UK, Hotel Chef of the Year (Australia), and Pastry Chef of the Year.
Beyond the awards, Anna’s unmistakable energy and urban style have made her a media favourite. A colourful cookbook author, she launched her first book, Sweet Street, in May 2018 which sold out within weeks. Her second book, Kids’ Corner, was released in November 2019.
Anna lights up screens worldwide, with standout roles including guest judge chef on MasterChef Australia for five years, plus appearances on Dessert Masters, Ready Steady Cook, and I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! as well as host for Family Food Fight.
She’s also a familiar face on lifestyle and entertainment shows like Cheap Seats, Everyday Gourmet, Morning TV cooking segments and so much more. Anna’s magnetic presence and unapologetic style have made her a beloved TV personality. Whether she’s judging iconic food shows or popping up on daytime TV, she brings electrifying energy and unmatched culinary artistry into millions of homes.
As a creative force behind brands, Anna has developed recipes, led R&D, launched countless products, and served as ambassador for icons like Google, Amazon, KitKat, KFC, Arnott’s, Barbie, Pandora, Medibank, and Fromager d’Affinois. Whether launching product lines or crafting stadium-sized dessert spectacles, Anna cuts through the noise with flavour, flair, and fun.
Now at the helm of her own business, Anna lends her pastry genius to top brands in show-stopping sweet collaborations that turn heads. Travelling across Australia and the globe, standout events include the Ambani family opulent multi-million-dollar Indian weddings in India to the high-octane excitement of the Melbourne and Singapore F1 Grand Prix. Her work is as theatrical as it is technical – always delivered with precision, passion, and personality.
Let Anna take your next event, brand, or big idea to wild, delicious new heights.
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