Aaron Kher Wiki, Age, Partner, MasterChef Australia, Heritage
Aaron Kher Biography – Aaron Kher Wiki
Aaron Kher is a medical product specialist, home cook and contestant on MasterChef Australia 2026. Born in Malaysia, Aaron’s family moved to Melbourne when he was five years old. Growing up, his family cherished the ritual of cooking and eating good food, and communing over meals was a constant for his family of six as his parents worked tirelessly to build a successful medical equipment start-up business. As the business grew, so did expectations that Aaron would continue to drive it forward into the future.
Having earnt a Science degree with a double major, Aaron stepped up to perform an integral role across many facets of the business, including not only hands-on surgical support, but more broadly sales, marketing, client relationships, logistics and training. But deep down, he yearned for more. While fear and doubt initially held him back, he made the difficult decision to resign and follow his passion to forge a career in food.
Inspired in his early years by watching his grandmother making Nyonya, Malaysian, and Chinese dishes from scratch and his grandfather teaching him the joy of sharing good food, it was Aaron’s curiosity that drove his desire to learn more about cooking and building technique.
He poured many hours into observation and research, watching family members or chefs on screen to study their movements and instincts, absorbing every detail of a recipe and why it works. As a result, Aaron’s cooking style blends intuition and technique, shaped also by his heritage, travels, and love of fusion.
Aaron Kher Age
MasterChef Australia contestant Aaron Kher was born in 1994 in Malaysia.
Aaron Kher Partner
MasterChef’s Aaron Kher lives in Melbourne, Victoria, with his partner Crystal Li.
Aaron Kher MasterChef Australia
32-year-old home cook Aaron Kher is a contestant on the 18th season of MasterChef Australia. Creativity and restraint will be important to Aaron in the MasterChef kitchen, and while he definitely prefers savoury over sweet, he is determined to build on this part of his repertoire.
Stepping into the MasterChef Australia arena is Aaron’s leap of faith to define his own future, backing his dream to become a chef and build a life through food. Supported by his family and his long-term partner, Crystal, Aaron admits that he wouldn’t be here without Crystal encouraging him to share his food with others and apply for the competition. He is ready to make food his life and prove that the culinary world is where he belongs.
“Had a dream and I’ve gotten one step closer!,” Aaron announced. “Can’t wait to get underway in the @masterchefau kitchen. Top 24 here we go!!! #masterchefau #masterchefaustralia”
For its 18th season, MasterChef Australia invited 40 of the country’s best home-cooks to compete for the coveted title of MasterChef Australia 2026, with a $250,000 cash prize up for grabs. Under the watchful eye of judges Andy Allen, Poh Ling Yeow, Jean-Christophe Novelli and Sofia Levin, the Top 24 earned their aprons and now they prepare to face challenges designed to push them out of their culinary comfort zones.
Heritage
Aaron is of Malaysian and Chinese heritage.
Aaron is on Instagram: @aaronkher_ .
