Known for his charm and sense of humour, MasterChef Australia contestant Kumar Pereira is Blayney's Australia Day ambassador for 2021.
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Born in Sri Lanka, Mr Pereira studied typographic design in London and after working there for many years he moved to Hong Kong where he lived for 18 years.
He left Hong Kong for Australia in 1988 and lives and works in Sydney with his wife Sally and their sons Robert and James.
Well known for his appearances on two series of MasterChef, Mr Pereira has always had an interest in food and has featured on ABC radio "Gifted Gourmet" and has had recipes included in publications.
In 2011, he was a contestant in series three of MasterChef Australia, where he made it to the top 12.
In addition to appearances and demonstrations both in Australia and internationally, he continues to cook, write and illustrate and look after his veggie patches
He was also a 2017 NSW Seniors Festival Ambassador.
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He also volunteers, teaching the disadvantaged and seniors with disability, to prepare nutritious low-cost meals.
Blayney's BBQ Breakfast and Australia Day awards ceremony will be held at Heritage Park commencing at 8am.
Please note the wet weather venue in the Blayney Shire Community Centre.