The Rachel Jay Podcast

The Rachel Jay Podcast


Adriano Zumbo Masterchef’s OG Pâtissier on Creating a Career from Your Passion and Other Sweet Lessons

November 10, 2024

The Sweet Assassin is in the house. This week we welcome Masterchef’s OG Pâtissier to the pod, Adriano Zumbo. You may recognise him from his infamous croquembouche from the first season of Masterchef Australia or from his other amazing desserts and creations like the Zumabrons.


Adriano Zumbo is one of Australia’s most celebrated pâtissiers. Having made 16 appearances on Masterchef as a guest judge, he’s helped introduce Australia and a wider audience to his quirky creations. He’s the founder of Zumbo Pâtisserie, released three best selling cookbooks and also hosted his own show on Channel 7 called Zumbo’s Just Desserts further cementing his well earned title of ‘The Sweet Assassin’.


In this episode, Adriano and I get stuck into;



  • The evolution of Masterchef and the contestants’ skills
  • Where Adriano’s passion began
  • The difference between passion and success
  • Internal success and external success
  • The biggest challenges Adriano has faced
  • Creating new ideas and recipes

Plus more!


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Website: adrianozumbo.com | zumboskool.com


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