Ed Halmagyi facts for kids

Ed Halmagyi (born February 1975), known as "Fast Ed", is a well-known Australian TV presenter, chef, and author. He also works as a photographer and radio host.

Early Life and Start in Cooking

Ed Halmagyi was born in February 1975 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. His parents were immigrants from Hungary. His father, Gabor Michael Halmagyi, was a neurologist, and his mother, Sue Halmagyi, worked to restore natural bushland. Ed has an older sister, Catherine, and a younger brother, Nicholas.

When he was just 15, Ed started his cooking journey. He began as a kitchen hand and quickly moved up to become an assistant chef. While he was still at Trinity Grammar School, he worked in different restaurants in Sydney.

After school, he started studying at Sydney University. Even with his studies, he kept working as a chef. In 1995, he traveled to the Solomon Islands to help with community projects. Later, he also became a qualified beekeeper.

TV Shows and Books

Ed Halmagyi is most famous for his role on the Seven Network TV show Better Homes and Gardens. He joined the show in 2003 and was a cast member for 20 years. He also wrote for the magazine that goes with the show. In November 2023, he announced he was leaving the show to focus on his own business.

He also hosted the travel show Discover Tasmania for three seasons. Plus, he had his own cooking show called Fast Ed's Fast Food.

Ed has written five cookbooks:

• Nove Cucina (2004)
• Dinner in 10 (2009)
• An Hour's the Limit (2010)
• The Food Clock: A Year of Eating Seasonally (2012)
• The Everyday Kitchen (2017)

Other Work

Besides TV and books, Ed writes a weekly column for newspapers in Australia. He also created his own magazine called Better Basics. He writes for other magazines in Australia and around the world too.

Ed is also a successful commercial photographer. He runs a business in Sydney that takes pictures of food and other products for magazines and advertisements. He works as a brand ambassador for companies like Mitsubishi Electric and Ingham Poultry. He also supports "A Taste of Harmony," an event that helps workplaces celebrate different cultures.

As a chef, Ed has worked in many famous restaurants in Sydney. He has said that his favorite job was working at the Wickaninnish Inn in Tofino, Canada.

Media and Personal Life

You might have heard Ed on the radio, as he has been a regular guest on ABC Radio Sydney. He also helped host the "Better Homes and Gardens" podcast.

Ed lives in Bilgola Beach, a suburb of Sydney. He lives there with his wife, Leah, who is a graphic designer, and their two children, a daughter and a son. Ed also does a lot of charity work. He has helped organizations like the Dry July Foundation and the Cancer Council NSW.

Sources

• Professional Website

• Biography at Random House Publishing