Poh and Sanjeev Kapoor reunite to put Australian almonds on the menu
From the MasterChef Australia kitchen to the Australian Almond Conference, Poh Ling Yeow and Sanjeev Kapoor will reunite on Tuesday 13 October 2026 to showcase Australian almonds through their distinctive culinary styles.
The collaboration follows Kapoor’s appearance as a guest judge on MasterChef Australia earlier this year, when he challenged the top nine contestants with a Mystery Box showcasing Indian ingredients.
Their one-hour session, International MasterChef collaboration, will run from 3.00 pm to 4.00 pm, bringing together live cooking, conversation and inspiration for using Australian almonds.
Kapoor will prepare his Badam Ki Biryani, while Australian Almonds Ambassador Poh will unveil an exciting new Australian Almonds dish: Torched Marshmallow Meringue with Roasted Almonds, Passionfruit and Mascarpone Yoghurt.
Together, the dishes will demonstrate the versatility of Australian almonds across savoury and sweet cooking. Drawing on their cultural influences, personal food stories and individual approaches to cooking, Poh and Sanjeev will explore the flavour and texture almonds bring to the plate.
Throughout the demonstration, the chefs will share practical preparation tips, insights into their recipes and ideas for incorporating almonds into different cuisines and everyday meals.
For delegates from across the almond industry, the collaboration will connect the work of Australian growers and producers with the creativity their almonds inspire in the kitchen—and the opportunities to bring them to more plates around the world.
Attendees will have the opportunity to sample both dishes following the demonstration, prepared in advance by the venue’s catering team in collaboration with the chefs.
A photo opportunity with Poh Ling Yeow and Sanjeev Kapoor will be available following the session.
Media are invited to capture the chefs together with their finished dishes, celebrating the culinary possibilities of Australian almonds.
Event details
Event: Australian Almond Conference
Session: International MasterChef collaboration – taking Australian Almonds to the world stage
Featuring: Poh Ling Yeow and Sanjeev Kapoor
Date: Tuesday 13 October 2026
Venue: Adelaide Convention Centre
Time: 3.00 - 4.00pm
Photo opportunity: Following the session
Olympian and Australian Almonds Ambassador Kyle Chalmers will also be in attendance at the Australian Almonds conference from 11am – 12.30pm
About Sanjeev Kapoor
Sanjeev Kapoor is one of India’s most recognised celebrity chefs, celebrated for bringing Indian cuisine to audiences around the world. Best known for his landmark television cooking show Khana Khazana, he has inspired generations of home cooks and is a recipient of the prestigious Padma Shri, one of India’s highest civilian honours.
His influence extends to a substantial global digital audience, including more than two million Instagram followers. Earlier this year, Sanjeev featured as a guest judge on MasterChef Australia, bringing his expertise in Indian cuisine to the Australian kitchen. He joins Australian Almonds Ambassador Poh Ling Yeow at the conference to showcase the versatility and culinary possibilities of Australian almonds.
About Poh Ling Yeow
Australian Almonds Ambassador
Poh Ling Yeow is a cook, television presenter, artist and MasterChef Australia judge. Born in Malaysia and raised in South Australia, she brings a distinctive blend of cultural influences and creativity to her cooking.
As Australian Almonds Ambassador, Poh champions the versatility of locally grown almonds, inspiring people to enjoy them in both sweet and savoury dishes. She collaborated with Australian Almonds to launch CRUNCH — Recipes for Every Day with Poh Ling Yeow & Australian Almonds, a collection of 23 recipes celebrating the ingredient’s possibilities in everyday cooking. Through recipes, events and storytelling, Poh connects Australian growers with food lovers at home and internationally.
Full Australian Almond Conference information and program:
www.almondboard.org.au/events/2026-australian-almond-conference/
Media enquiries and photo opportunities:
Melissa Wyness
Australian Almonds
+61 404 812 271
[email protected]
Contact details:
Media enquiries and photo opportunities:
Melissa Wyness
Australian Almonds
+61 404 812 271
[email protected]
