Marion Grasby facts for kids
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Marion Grasby
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Grasby in Thailand, January 2013
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| Born | 29 September 1982 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Education | Journalism, law, gastronomy |
| Alma mater | Queensland University of Technology University of Adelaide |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Known for | Television cook and presenter, cookbook author, food journalist |
| Television | MasterChef Australia, Season 2 (Network 10, 2010) MasterChef Australia All-Stars (Network 10, 2012) The Celebrity Apprentice Australia, Season 2 (Nine Network, 2012) Marion's Thailand (Lifestyle Food Channel, Foxtel, 2013) Wok vs Pot (SBS, 2020) |
| Spouse(s) | Tim Althaus |
| Children | 2 |
Marion Grasby (born 29 September 1982) is a famous Thai-Australian cook and business owner. She is also a television presenter, writes cookbooks, and shares food stories. Marion is known for her delicious recipes and for making cooking easy and fun for everyone. She is married to Tim Althaus, and they have two children. Tim is the CEO of Marion's Kitchen Group, which is a big food company.
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Early Life and Learning
Marion Grasby was born in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. When she was four, her family moved to Papua New Guinea, where she went to primary school. Later, she moved to Brisbane, Australia, and attended Somerville House. Her mother is from Thailand, and her father is Australian.
Marion's mother, Noi, was a trained Thai chef. Marion says her mother taught her to love food and cooking from a young age.
After high school, Marion studied law and journalism at the Queensland University of Technology. She finished her degrees in 2005.
From News to Food
After university, Marion worked as a journalist for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) in Adelaide. From 2006 to 2008, she reported for radio and online news. She also helped produce a show called Stateline.
In 2008, Marion decided to follow her passion for food. She went back to university to study for a Master of Arts in Gastronomy at the University of Adelaide. Gastronomy is the study of food and culture.
Competing on MasterChef Australia
In 2010, Marion took a break from her studies to join MasterChef Australia. This was a popular TV cooking competition. Many viewers thought she might win the show.
During the competition, Marion had some amazing moments. She won a challenge against a famous chef, Frank Camorra. Another chef, Heston Blumenthal, even said she was the best cook during a challenge in the UK. Marion said this was her proudest cooking moment. She was eventually eliminated from the competition.
After MasterChef, Marion received many offers to cook, write, and present. She even signed a deal with MasterChef Magazine.
Marion's Kitchen: A Food Company
In 2010, after her time on MasterChef, Marion started her own food company called Marion's Kitchen. This company makes easy meal kits, like Pad Thai and Thai curries. They also make stir-fry sauces, marinades, and salad dressings.
In 2015, Marion’s Kitchen products started selling in supermarkets in the United States. Later, in 2019, they changed to a service where customers in the US could order products directly online. This service is called Marion’s Kitchen All Access USA.
Creating Content and New Ideas
In 2017, Marion’s Kitchen opened a studio in Bangkok, Thailand. Here, they create videos about food and lifestyle for their social media pages. In 2020, they set up a second filming studio in Noosa, Australia.
Marion Grasby and Tim Althaus have also started other businesses. These include CookDineHost.com, which sells kitchen and home items, and MAKO Performance Cookware. They also have Marion’s Kitchen Media, Oriana Press, and Asoke Homewares. These businesses show their dedication to making high-quality and creative products for cooking and home.
At CookDineHost, Marion and Tim carefully choose or design every product. They want to make sure their home and kitchen items are better than anything else. They believe that paying close attention to details helps them create amazing products. If a product isn't perfect, they won't sell it.
Their hard work has made them leaders in combining useful design with creativity in the food and home industries.
Television Shows
Marion has appeared on other TV shows too. In 2012, she was on MasterChef All-Stars and Celebrity Apprentice.
In 2013, Marion became an ambassador for American Express Australia. She helped inspire people to follow their dreams.
Today, Marion lives in Noosa, Queensland, Australia. She continues to create and film food and lifestyle content for her brand, Marion’s Kitchen.
Marion’s Thailand
In 2013, Marion's TV series Marion's Thailand started on Lifestyle Food for Foxtel. This show had 10 episodes. It was filmed in Thailand, often at Marion's family home. The series showed how to make real Thai meals.
Wok vs Pot
Wok vs Pot was a three-part series that aired on SBS Food in August 2020. People loved this show, saying it was like the classic cooking show The Cook and the Chef. In each episode, Marion and chef Silvia Colloca cooked a dish in their own style. Marion used a wok for an Asian-style dish, while Silvia used a pot for her traditional Italian dishes.
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Grasby in Thailand, January 2013
