Petty Pandean-Elliott

A self-taught chef, culinary consultant, and author based in the UK, Petty Pandean-Elliott has dedicated more than two decades to bringing Indonesia's gastronomic riches to the world stage. A former contestant on BBC MasterChef, she wrote the widely acclaimed Phaidon book, The Indonesian Table (2023), which was voted one of the best books by the Los Angeles Times, followed by The Indonesian Vegetarian Table (2026).

In August 2026, Petty launched Bejana by Petty Elliott with The Ritz-Carlton, Bali, marking a historic collaboration between an Indonesian chef and an international luxury hotel chain. The recipient of the Ambassadors' 75 Award in London continues to highlight Indonesia's rich regional cuisine through collaborations with leading hospitality industry players, global media outlets, and various culinary narratives that reach an international audience.