Kirsten Tibballs is an Australian pastry chef and chocolatier. Tibballs has represented Australia at world championships and as a judge for global competitions. In 2002 Tibballs founded Savour Chocolate and Patisserie School in Brunswick, Melbourne. Tibballs is the author of three cookbooks, a regular contributor to pastry publications and has featured on several television shows including MasterChef Australia. As one of the most followed female pastry chefs on Instagram, Tibballs is regularly referred to as the ‘Queen of Chocolate’ due to her contribution to the chocolate industry.[1]
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 Tibballs in 2016 | |
| Born | Leongatha, Victoria, Australia |
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| Spouse | Michael Louros |
| Children | 1 |
Early life
editTibballs was born in Leongatha, Victoria to parents Christine and Allan, and grew up in Pearcedale.[2] Tibballs always had an interest in pastry; baking and entering cake-making and pastry categories in the Dandenong Show at age 12. Tibballs started her apprenticeship at a small patisserie in Mornington. At 20, Tibballs joined the Sheraton Towers Hotel in Melbourne as a commis pastry chef.[3] Two years later, Tibballs won the National Australian Baking Scholarship Award, which saw Tibballs travel to work in Europe with pastry chefs in Brussels and Paris.
Career
editTibballs is an ambassador for Bulla Family Dairy[4] and the sole global ambassador for Belgian chocolate brand Callebaut.
Savour Chocolate and Patisserie School
editIn 2002, Tibballs founded Savour Chocolate and Patisserie School. Tibballs cited the local Australian market as "lagging" compared to the European market and so wanted to open an institution that offered the resources for Australian pastry chefs who could not afford to travel to Europe. The school teaches a variety of classes on chocolate and patisserie.[5]
In 2013, Kirsten Tibballs expanded the Savour Chocolate and Patisserie School by launching an online platform featuring video tutorials designed for a global audience.[6] By 2024, the Savour platform hosts a comprehensive library of over 550 online classes.
Mix n’ Make app
editIn June 2017, Tibballs released her first app, Mix n’ Make.[7] The idea of the game is to create unique recipes and flavour combinations for éclairs, tarts and macarons. The user can then download a recipe book of their own creations.[8]
Television appearances
editTibballs has appeared on MasterChef Australia numerous times. She appeared in two episodes of Series 5, one episode of Series 7, and two episodes of Series 9 including the season finale where she presented her 'Trio of Fruits' and one episode of series 10.[9][10]
Tibballs has appeared several times on Everyday Gourmet with Justine Schofield, a Foxtel Lifestyle product hosted by Justine Schofield, a contestant from MasterChef Australia’s first season.[11]
In September 2023, Tibballs appeared in a third series of her cooking program, The Chocolate Queen, which airs on Foxtel and SBS Food in Australia.[12]
Awards
editPersonal life
editTibballs is married to her husband Michael and has a son, Charlie.[2]
Bibliography
edit- Tibballs, Kirsten (2012). Chocolate to Savour ; delicious chocolate recipes. [United Kingdom]: KLT Consulting. ISBN 9781908202130.
- Tibballs, Kirsten (2016). Chocolate: Luscious recipes and expert know-how for biscuits, cakes, sweet treats and desserts. Murdoch Books. ISBN 9781743366134.
References
edit- ^ "The Queen of Chocolate, Kirsten Tibballs - Fine Food Australia". Finefoodaustralia.com.au. 17 February 2015. Archived from the original on 30 August 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
- ^ a b c d "Sweet success". Theweekylreview.com.au. 15 April 2011. Archived from the original on 31 July 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
- ^ Bruton, Jodie (6 June 2017). "Master baker shares flair for sweet treats". Bordermail.com.au. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
- ^ "Ambassador - Bulla Dairy Foods". Bullafoodservice.com.au. Archived from the original on 30 August 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
- ^ "Savour Chocolate & Patisserie School". Sogoodmagazine.com. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
- ^ Business, Baking (1 December 2013). "Savour Launches Online Tutorials Via Google". Baking Business. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Kirsten Tibballs launches new app 'Mix n' Make' - Style Hospitality". Stylehospitality.com.au. 23 June 2017. Archived from the original on 30 August 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
- ^ "Kirsten Tibballs launches new app 'Mix n' Make'". Openhousemagazine.net. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
- ^ "MasterChef's dessert buff Michelle meets Kirsten Tibballs - WSTale.com". Wstale.com. 21 May 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
- ^ "Who won Masterchef 2017? Masterchef Australia Winner". Masterchefaustralia.tv. 24 July 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
- ^ "Kirsten Tibballs - Everyday Gourmet with Justine Schofield". Everydaygourmet.tv. Archived from the original on 30 August 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
- ^ Knox, David (2 November 2022). "2023 Upfronts: SBS Food, SBS VICELAND, SBS on Demand". TV Tonight. TV Tonight. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
External links
edit- "'Queen of Chocolate' Kirsten Tibballs delivers chocolate masterclass at CIT". cit.edu.au. Archived from the original on 31 July 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
- "Guinness World Record Attempt Success - World's Largest Chocolate Flower Bouquet". 23 October 2014. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
- "Making the World Taste Good: Savour's Wonka Inspired Garden - Savour Chocolate & Patisserie School Blog". Savourschool.com.au. 19 October 2015. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
- "Sweet success". 15 April 2011. Archived from the original on 31 July 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
- "Kirsten Tibballs: Australia's Queen of Chocolate Is No Joke". Onyamagazine.com. Retrieved 31 August 2017.