Laura Sharrad | |
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| Born | Laura Cassai |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
| Known for | Winning MasterChef Australia |
| Predecessor | Nat Thaipun |
Laura Sharrad is an Australian chef, restaurateur and media personality. She is best known for winning MasterChef in 2025 as well as being runner-up in 2014 and 2020.
In 2014, Sharrad first appeared on series 6 of MasterChef Australia , where she was runner-up. [1]
Sharrad worked as a pastry chef alongside the late Jock Zonfrillo at his three-hatted restaurant Orana for two years, before moving to Andre’s Cucina & Polenta Bar, headed by Back To Win competitor, Andre Ursini, before she spent time at Hentley Farm in the Barossa Valley.
In 2019, Sharrad became co-owner of Adelaide’s successful pasta bar Nido, and followed it with a second venue in 2021, Fugazzi Bar & Dining, a New York inspired Italo-American bar and dining room in the heart of Adelaide [2]
In 2020, she appeared on series 12 of MasterChef Australia , where she was runner-up. [3]
In 2025, she appeared on series 17 of MasterChef Australia, where she won the series. [4]
Sharrad is married to fellow chef Max Sharrad. [5] They have a daughter. [6]