Nadia Lim

Nadia Lim is a New Zealand celebrity chef, businesswoman, and author. She is known for her focus on healthy and accessible recipes, particularly those utilizing fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Lim gained prominence as the winner of the 2011 season of MasterChef New Zealand. Following her win, she established herself as a cookbook author, releasing several successful titles focused on quick, easy, and nutritious meals. Her cookbooks often emphasize minimizing food waste and maximizing flavor with simple techniques.

In 2012, Lim co-founded My Food Bag, a meal kit delivery service, which quickly gained popularity in New Zealand and subsequently expanded internationally. She has since stepped down from the day-to-day operations of My Food Bag but remains a significant figure in the New Zealand food industry.

Beyond her culinary and business ventures, Lim is a public advocate for sustainable farming practices and mental well-being. She and her family operate Royalburn Station, a regenerative farm in Central Otago, New Zealand, where they produce ethically raised meat and other agricultural products.