Bella Jakubiak | |
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![]() Jakubiak in 2015 | |
Born | Isabella Jakubiak 28 June 1983 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
Nationality | Australian |
Occupation | Chef |
Spouse |
James Webster (m. 2017) |
Relatives | Sammy Jakubiak (sister) |
Website | www.bellasfeast.com.au |
Isabella Jakubiak (born 28 June 1983) is an Australian self-taught cook known for winning the 2011 series of reality television cooking programme, My Kitchen Rules with her sister Sammy.[1]
Jakubiak was born in Sydney, Australia, and is of Polish heritage. Her heritage and family members working in the food service industry serve as a source of inspiration for her cooking.[2][3]
Bella Jakubiak and sister Sammy showcased both traditional and reinvented Polish cuisine as contestants on series 2 of My Kitchen Rules in 2011. The Sydney-based pair won the Grand Final broadcast on 13 April 2011, beating Victoria pair Kane and Lee.[1]
Jakubiak appears in regular bi-weekly segment on Channel 7’s The Morning Show.[4] She also hosts her own TV show alongside sister Sammy, Food For Life.[5] Bella appears as a home cooking expert for LifeStyle Food.[6]
In 2012 Jakubiak launched a Sydney based catering business, bellasfeast.[7]
Bella has performed cooking demonstrations at Australian food shows, including the Good Food & Wine Show, since 2012.[8]
In 2015 Bella Jakubiak co-founded a range of sauces under the brand name Saucy Sister.[9]
Jakubiak has been ambassador to Passionfruit Australia in 2013, 2014 and 2015.[10][11]
Since 2011, Bella has run a successful recipe blog.[12]