Petty Pandean-Elliott is an award-winning Indonesian chef, writer, entrepreneur, philanthropist and author of several bestselling Indonesian cookbooks. Petty was a judge for Asia's 50 Best Restaurants and the World's 50 Best Restaurants (2016 and 2017) and a guest judge on Indonesian Iron Chef (2017). She was featured in Where Chefs Eat published in 2018 by Phaidon and was listed as one of Indonesia's most powerful women by The Peak magazine (2015).
Bon Appétit's Best Cookbooks of Spring 2023 ‘It is truly remarkable for a talented chef to also be a sensational storyteller… Petty takes you on a journey across the archipelago, through her food and her life.’ – Julien Royer, Chef-owner of Odette Restaurant ‘Pandean-Elliott’s extensive travels and knowledge of the archipelago’s flavors makes this a go-to for authentic Indonesian fare.’ – Publishers Weekly ‘Gorgeously toothsome are vibrant photographs enhancing step-by-step recipes enabling hungry cooks to create hoped-for feasts.’ – Booklist ‘If you’re already intrigued by Indonesian food traditions or looking to learn a new and unfamiliar style of cooking, The Indonesian Table is an excellent introduction.’ – New York Journal of Books 'Layered into Pandean-Elliott’s recipes are stories from her peripatetic childhood and inspirational lessons from her maternal grandmother’s kitchen and gardens.' – Booklist, Top 10 Food Books of 2023