“Everyone has different tastes and palates. Most of the time I put a smile on people's faces but sometimes you get people who have a different view and you take that on board and see what you can make of it.”

Australian pâtissier and television presenter

Adriano Zumbo is an Australian pâtissier and television presenter. He opened his first patisserie in 2007 and later became widely known through repeated appearances on MasterChef Australia. He went on to host the Australian baking competition Zumbo's Just Desserts and to serve as a judge on the Netflix series Sugar Rush. His public profile has brought him several media nicknames, including “Sweet Assassin,” “Patissier of Pain,” “the Dark Lord of the Pastry Kitchen,” and “Lord Voldecake,” along with comparisons to Willy Wonka.