RecipeTin Eats founder Nagi Maehashi unveiled a glamorous new look at the TikTok Awards in Sydney on Wednesday.
The beloved cook and author, 46, ensured all eyes were on her when she stepped out in a halterneck dress designed by Carla Zampatti.
The head-turning frock stopped just above the knee and featured a frilled hem for a touch of drama.
She added to the look with gold accessories, including strappy heels, a statement clutch and stacked bangles.
Nagi shared a clip on social media of herself having the time of her life, alongside a hilarious caption.
‘Ditched the apron, donned a frock, slapped on some lippie and even brushed my hair!!’ she began.
RecipeTin Eats founder Nagi Maehashi unveiled a glamorous new look at the TikTok Awards in Sydney on Wednesday
The beloved cook and author, 46, ensured all eyes were on her when she stepped out in a halterneck dress designed by Carla Zampatti
‘What an honour to present FOOD CREATOR OF THE YEAR! Congrats to all winners and nominees, what a night,’ she continued.
Many of Nagi’s celebrity friends took to the comments section to praise her stunning red carpet look.
‘You were sensational,’ wrote veteran presenter Jessica Rowe.
‘Looking FABULOUS,’ added fellow celebrity chef Becky Excell.
It looked to be a fun night out for the celebrated chef, who has recently been embroiled in a high-profile controversy.
In April, she accused baker Brooke Bellamy, the founder of Brooki Bakehouse, of plagiarising her caramel slice and baklava recipes for use in her best-selling cookbook Bake With Brooki.
The claims sparked weeks of online scrutiny, with Bellamy forced to issue a series of statements defending her work.
In a video posted to her followers, Bellamy admitted her recipes were not wholly original but insisted that they were still personal.
The head-turning frock stopped just above the knee and featured a frilled hem for a touch of drama
‘While all of these recipes are personal to me, I cannot say that I have invented the cookies, cupcakes, brownies or cakes in the recipe book. They are all inspired from somewhere and someone before me,’ she said.
She also revealed her biggest inspiration had always been close to home.
‘I have been so inspired by bakeries and bakers the world over but the biggest inspiration in my life is my mum, because I learnt to cook and bake with her in the kitchen growing up.’
Bellamy rejected the suggestion that her work was stolen, pointing out that many recipes inevitably share similarities.
