Andy Allen (chef)
| Andy Allen | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Andrew Peter Allen 30 April 1988 |
| Residence | Ashtonfield, New South Wales |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Education | Maitland Grossmann High School |
| Occupation | Electrician |
| Title | Winner, MasterChef Australia, Season 4 |
| Predecessor | Kate Bracks |
| Successor | Emma Dean |
| Website | Andy Allen |
Andrew Peter "Andy" Allen (born 30 April 1988) is an Australian television cook, notable for winning the fourth season of MasterChef Australia in 2012.[1] Before winning MasterChef, Allen was an electrician.
MasterChef Australia
Allen competed in the fourth season of MasterChef Australia. After making it to the final, Allen beat fellow finalists Audra Morrice and Julia Taylor in a three-way contest. Facing only Taylor for the final two rounds, Allen won with a score of 76 to Taylor's 68. He was the youngest winner of MasterChef Australia, until 24-year-old Billy McKay became the winner of season 7.
Personal life
Allen is an electrician by occupation and is a basketball player with the Maitland Mustangs. He also volunteered to work on extensions to his local basketball stadium.[2]
Allen's father Peter is a teacher at Bolwarra Public School,[3] and is also the primary cricket convenor for the NSW Primary Schools Sports Association.[4]
Allen also appeared in an episode of MasterChef Australia All-Stars in August 2012.
Career
Allen has now pursued a career in the Hospitality industry and has opened a restaurant, Three Blue Ducks, Rosebery. The Restaurant is situated in Rosebery, Sydney. It is about 6 kilometres from Sydney CBD.
References
- ↑ Byrnes, Holly (26 July 2012). "Andy Allen is 2012 MasterChef winner". news.com.au. Retrieved 26 July 2012.
- ↑ "Federation Centre makeover tips off at Maitland venue". sportingpulse.com. 28 August 2011. Retrieved 26 July 2012.
- ↑ Berry, Rebecca (18 July 2012). "Maitland's Andy sizzles on MasterChef". maitlandmercury.com. Retrieved 26 July 2012.
- ↑ "2012 NSWPSSA Executive and Conveners". sports.det.nsw.edu.au. Retrieved 26 July 2012.
| Preceded by Kate Bracks |
MasterChef Australia Winner 2012 |
Succeeded by Emma Dean |