Donna Hay is an Australian food author, stylist and magazine publisher, best known for best-selling cookbooks and the founding of Donna Hay magazine.
Simple, style-driven cooking built on humble ingredients, beautifully photographed and accessible. This profile looks at Donna’s background, career and signature approach.
TL;DR
- Australian, born 1970
- Known for best-selling cookbooks and the founding of Donna Hay magazine
- She has written more than 25 award-winning cookbooks that have sold over eight million copies worldwide.
- In 2009 she launched the donna hay general store, an online homewares and food business.
- Simple, style-driven cooking built on humble ingredients, beautifully photographed and accessible.
Donna Hay key facts
| Name | Donna Hay |
| Nationality / born | Australian, born 1970 |
| Known for | best-selling cookbooks and the founding of Donna Hay magazine |
| Location | Sydney, Australia |
| Style | Simple, style-driven cooking built on humble ingredients, beautifully photographed and accessible. |
Background and career
She began her career as a food stylist at 19 and became food editor of marie claire Australia at 25. She has written more than 25 award-winning cookbooks that have sold over eight million copies worldwide.
Recognition and legacy
She launched Donna Hay magazine in 2001, building a readership of more than half a million per issue. In 2009 she launched the donna hay general store, an online homewares and food business.
Signature style
Simple, style-driven cooking built on humble ingredients, beautifully photographed and accessible. It is an approach that has made Donna a distinctive figure in the food world.
Donna in context
Donna Hay is one of the chefs featured on Pickup Table 4, alongside Bill Granger and Luke Nguyen.
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Donna Hay FAQ
Who is Donna Hay?
An Australian food author, stylist and magazine publisher.
Where is Donna based?
Sydney, Australia.
What is Donna known for?
Best-selling cookbooks and the founding of Donna Hay magazine.
What is a notable fact about Donna?
She began her career as a food stylist at 19 and became food editor of marie claire Australia at 25.
What is Donna’s style?
Simple, style-driven cooking built on humble ingredients, beautifully photographed and accessible.
