Chelsea Winter

Chelsea Winter is one of New Zealand’s most successful authors and a household name in kitchens across the country. Her cookbooks have topped bestseller lists for more than a decade and her recipes like the now-iconic Lockdown Loaf, Ten Second Aïoli and Macho Nachos have become family favourites everywhere from Bluff to Berlin.

A self-taught cook with a serious knack for making things delicious and doable, Chelsea has sold hundreds of thousands of books and built one of the most loyal food communities in the country. Her seventh title, Tasty, was the number one bestselling book across all genres in New Zealand in 2024. Her latest release, Nourish, continues that legacy with a fresh collection of comforting, full-flavour meals that reflect where Chelsea’s at in life. Feeding a busy whānau, finding joy in simplicity, and making food that fills you up in all the right ways.

She’s never been one to follow food fads or chase trends. Her style is warm, intuitive and unpretentious. Rooted in balance, full of flavour and built on the idea that food should be joyful and generous. From hearty slow-cooked meals and nostalgic bakes to lighter, feel-good favourites, Chelsea’s recipes are about more than just what’s on the plate. They’re about connection, ease, and cooking like you mean it.

Her 2020 book Supergood was a surprise pivot into plant-based territory. It became the number one bestselling cookbook in New Zealand that year and took home gold at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. True to form, it wasn’t about labels. It was about big flavours, clever swaps, and showing how nourishing food can still be absolutely craveable. Carnivores, veggos, fussy eaters and flavour fans all came to the party.

Chelsea’s impact goes far beyond the bookshelves. She’s built a thriving online community known affectionately as the Chelsea Buns, created her own kitchenware range, and delivered standout brand partnerships across food, lifestyle and wellness. Whether she’s fronting a content campaign, running a live cooking demo or sharing the chaos of family life with her trademark humour, Chelsea brings authenticity, heart, and a highly engaged audience that trusts her completely.

Now based in New Plymouth with her two beautiful kids and a view of the ocean, Chelsea continues to grow as both a storyteller and a businesswoman. She’s spoken to sold-out rooms, headlined wellness events, launched a range of kitchenware, and is carving out space for a more joyful and grounded life. One delicious recipe at a time.

With Nourish already racing up the charts and more projects on the boil, Chelsea Winter is not slowing down.