Fast Eddy

As the food presenter on Better Homes and Gardens ‘Fast’ Eddie Halmagyi’s passion is to show

people how to cook delicious meals in a flash. Eddie fell in love with cooking while working in kitchens

to fund his Arts/Law degree at Sydney University. Arts and Law were soon discarded for a life behind

the stove. Eddie started working in the pastry section at Bennelong restaurant where he remained until

1997. He then worked in the kitchens of a number of leading Sydney restaurants including Rockpool,

Gotham and Fuel.

In 2002 Eddie and his wife, Leah moved to Vancouver Island where he worked as executive sous chef

at the Wickannish Inn, a highly regarded Relais & Chateaux property popular among the rich and

famous. Eddie returned to Australia in 2002 where he worked at Nove Cucina and Cruise restaurants

including head chef at Beach Road restaurant in Palm Beach where he also presented his segments

for Better Homes and Gardens television programme. In 2005, Eddie won the Ladle for Best

Television Food and/or Drink Show (Short Form) category at the World Food Media Awards. ‘Fast’

Eddie’s talent and infectious television personality will make for a series of fun, enjoyable and

informative sessions at Savour Tasmania’s master classes.

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