Maggie Beer is one of Australia's best-known food personalities. As well as appearing as co-host of the weekly program The Cook and the Chef on ABC TV and writing books, Maggie devotes her time to her export kitchen in the Barossa Valley, which produces a wide range of pantry items for domestic and international markets. These include her famous pate, verjuice and quince paste as well as her new ice cream range.

Maggie was also recognised as Senior Australian of the year in 2010 for inspiring joy to many Australians through food.