
Celebrating Vietnamese Seafood & Lunar New Year
January 24, 2025
Nina is a Sydney based chef currently focusing on projects that make a difference and give back to the community. As an ambassador for the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC), Nina champions responsibly sourced seafood, advocating for environmental sustainability, fair practices, and the support of communities in Vietnam.
In 2025, Nina launched Pho & Femme – a series of pop up cooking events focused on women’s stories, Vietnamese heritage and sustainability. The cooking events pay homage to the women who have shaped the culture, the food, and the future. Through her work, Nina continues to honour her Vietnamese heritage while pushing the boundaries of sustainable fine dining.
With her passion for sustainability and women’s stories, this felt like a great alignment of values for a committed collaboration. In Aquauculture women represent the dominant proportion of the labour force estimated at 70%.
- Over 300 ASC certified prawn farm sites
- Over 50 ASC certified pangasius farm sites
- Over 73,000 metric tonnes of ASC certified prawns produced annually
- Almost 85,000 metric tonnes of ASC certified pangasius produced annually
Sustainability is essential to me because it’s about respecting the earth and the people who grow our food. By embracing responsible practices and a ‘no waste’ approach, I believe we can reduce waste, honour hard working farmers and producers, and create dishes that not only taste great but also support a healthier planet. It’s a reflection of my Vietnamese heritage, where resourcefulness and respect for food are at the heart of everything I do.” – Chef Nina ‘Teddie’ Huynh