'Crazy': Pia reveals what it's really like working as a private chef to Madonna on Food Stars 2024
EXCLUSIVE: When Pia revealed she was a private chef for a global megastar, even Gordon Ramsay himself was speechless.
During her epic pitch on Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars, Pia let slip that she was in fact a chef to none other than Madonna.
"For Madonna?" Gordon asked to make sure he heard that correctly.
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In an exclusive video interview – which you can watch above – Pia revealed what it's really like working with Madonna as well as some of the pop star's favourite meals.
Catch the exclusive interview in the video above.
Pia spills on being a private chef to Madonna. Nine
"Living in New York, I'm the private chef of Madonna which is insane," Pia smiled.
"It's very surreal still, I get to travel the world and work with some crazy people I'd never have the opportunity of doing," the Bodega Deli owner admitted.
"She loves me, so that's an added bonus."
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Pia and Madonna steal the spotlight. Nine
Speaking of crazy opportunities, it seems Pia has even gone on tour with Madonna.
The Food Stars contestant shared footage on stage with the megastar wearing yep, a chef's apron and chef's hat – catch the moment in the video above.
As a Melbourne local, Pia also revealed the one Aussie snack that Madonna is a fan of.
"I made Cornflake crackles for Madonna and she loved them," she said. "The next day she was like, 'Is there any more of those Cornflakes things?'"
Popstar royalty. Nine
When Pia pitched her signature Fricken Dust seasoning in Episode 1 on Food Stars, Madonna made a surprise appearance.
"Gordon, I want my chef back!" Madonna demanded. "She lied to me, she told me she was going to visit family. Now you're stealing her for a TV show?"
Catch the epic moment in the video below.
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Pia spilled more about Madonna's epic reaction, plus another signature meal she makes for the star.
Catch everything Pia said in the exclusive video at the top of this article.
Madonna's not the only megastar to appear on Food Stars. The sizzling new trailer for next week's episode teases a very special guest. Catch it here:
Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars continues Tuesdays and Wednesday at 7.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now. Catch the latest episodes on 9Now.
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