Alvin Quah

Biography

Alvin Quah from MasterChef Australia season two is known for his animated, witty and approachable demeanor, he is on a mission to increase awareness for Malaysian cuisine. Born in Kuala Lumpur with Chinese Malaysian Heritage, Alvin speaks fluent Cantonese and Hokkien. Since a young age he has been passionate about his culture’s food.  A fascination that today, still fuels his ultimate food dream to make Malaysian cuisine as renowned as is Chinese or Thai. 

In 1994, Alvin moved from Malaysia to Melbourne to complete  his PhD in Science. During his career he has completed a Biochemistry degree (Bachelors of Science), cell biology and biochemistry of diabetic retinopathy (PhD), proteomics in motor neuron disease (post doctorate). He also has basic knowledge in genetics, molecular biology, microbiology and cellular physiology.

Exposed to a rush of Western culture and cuisine, Alvin, true to his Science background and with his naturally inquisitive nature, was inspired to see how the two cuisines could be infused in a way that both traditions were respected.

After finishing as a finalist and favourite of MasterChef Australia series two in 2010, Alvin became the ambassador for Asian food giant Ayam, working with them to develop recipes and spread the word about Asian cuisine.  He has also worked on campaigns such as ‘Malaysian Kitchen’, Chinese New Year festivities and at prestigious food events like Good Food Show both in Australia and Internationally. In 2015, Alvin returned to our screens  hosting 7Two’s Malaysian Kitchen. 

Topics

• Food and Wine 
• Asian food and wine influence 
• Life after MasterChef
• Travel
• Cooking demos, cooking classes, food related activities eg. Judging cooking contests (all good team building activity)

Testimonials

Alvin is very polite, interesting and easy to work with. The audience really enjoyed listening to him and asking questions.  
Global Life Sciences Solutions Australia Pty. Ltd.

Alvin was absolutely fabulous and a joy to have onsite. He certainly did not disappoint and I can't wait to have him at events in the future.
Strathfield Food Festival

Alvin was fabulous - I would have no hesitation in booking him again.
Cabramatta Moon Festival

We’ve had some really fantastic feedback from everyone who attended, particularly about how much they learnt in regards to preparation and uses for the fruits but also about how much fun it was. His recipe went down a treat too!
Papaya & Paw Paw Ambassador