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Karen Martini
Born (1971-09-22) 22 September 1971 (age 53)
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Nationality Australian
Occupation Chef
Known for
  • Television chef
  • restaurateur
  • columnist
  • author
Notable work
Where the Heart Is
Karen Martini Cooking at Home
Television Better Homes and Gardens
My Kitchen Rules
Spouse(s) Michael Sapountsis
Children 2

Karen Martini is a famous Australian chef, writer, and TV star. She was born on September 22, 1971. She is well-known for her amazing cooking skills and for sharing them with many people.

Early Life and Cooking Journey

Karen Martini was born in Greensborough, Victoria, Australia. She started cooking when she was very young. When she was 15, she gained experience working with famous chefs. One of them was Jacques Reymond, a French-Australian chef.

Learning from the Best

Karen also learned classic cooking skills from Tansy Good. Tansy Good had her own restaurant in Melbourne. Later, in the 1990s, Karen worked at places like Haskin's and the Kent Hotel. She then worked at the Melbourne Wine Room in St Kilda.

Family Life

Karen Martini is married to Michael Sapountsis. They have two children together. Her daughter, Stella, was born in 2006.

Television and Media Appearances

Karen Martini is very well-known for her work on television. She has been a food chef on the popular show Better Homes and Gardens. She was also a judge on the cooking competition show My Kitchen Rules.

Other TV Shows

In 2005, Karen was the main chef on LifeStyle Cafe. This was a 13-part TV series shown on the LifeStyle Channel. She also appeared as a chef on a show called Intolerant Cooks.

New Adventures

On January 23, 2024, Karen Martini announced something new. She shared that she was leaving Better Homes and Gardens. She wanted to explore new projects and opportunities.

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