About Vicky Lau
Vicky Lau, a culinary entrepreneur and award-winning chef, founded and runs several F&B businesses in Hong Kong. Born and raised in Hong Kong, she draws inspiration from the city’s rich heritage of East-meets-West cuisine. Her upbringing instilled in her a deep appreciation and understanding of ingredients, as well as a passion for blending traditional techniques with modern interpretations.
Beyond the kitchen, Vicky is dedicated to promoting social and environmental responsibility in the food industry, advocating for sustainable practices and supporting local communities.
2004
New York City
2005 - 2009
New York City
2010
Bangkok
2011
Hong Kong
2012 - 2015
Hong Kong
Upon completing seven-years of academic studies in the United States,
graduated from New York University with a Bachelor of Arts degree
Position as graphic designer at one the first communications agencies to focus on the areas of sustainability and social responsibility "Green Team"
Graduated with a "Grand Diplôme" from "Le Cordon Bleu" culinary school
Debut of the culinary journey in the kitchen of the one star-Michelin restaurant "Cépage", working under the guidance of Chef Sebastien Lepinoy
Opening of the first TATE Dining Room & Bar 1.0 on Elgin Street
Opening of Catering company "Butler" and Pastry Shop "Poem"
(Butler is not anymore under her management since 2020)
2013 awarded with first star-Michelin
2015 named Asia's Best Female Chef by The World's 50 Best
Relocation of TATE Dining Room & Bar 2.0. to Hollywood Road.
2016 keeping one star-Michelin after moving
2018 joined the The Relais & Châteaux
2021 awarded with a second star-Michelin, making Cheffe Vicky Lau,
first female Cheffe-Proprietor reaching two star-Michelin in Asia
2022 OAD Top Asia Restaurant No. 47
2023 TATLER Top 20 Best Restaurant / Chef of the Year
2024 awarded with a diamond on Black Pearl China Guide
Over Covid-19, renewal of Poem Pastry Shop into Date by Tate, a life style & pastry shop providing luxury take out and delivery service.
Opening of restaurant Mora, a new concept focusing on versatility of Soy.
2022 awarded with a green star-Michelin in the Guide 2023
A soy-focused brand offering an array of items including pastries, noodles, and lifestyle items
