Chef Miko Aspiras

Executive Chef

Filipino-born Chef Miko Aspiras discovered his love for the kitchen at just six years old, helping his aunt cook for her catering business in Manila. Since then, he has become one of Asia-Pacific’s most celebrated pastry chefs, known for reshaping the dessert landscape with fearless creativity.

By his twenties, Miko had already opened multiple venues and earned a coveted spot on the Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 list for his groundbreaking work in pastry and desserts. With extensive experience spanning cafés, bakeries, and luxury hotels, he has become recognised for his innovative style — playful, bold, and always rooted in storytelling.

Miko’s imagination has led to viral sensations like his ketchup-and-mayo gelato with hot chips, as well as his “Don’t Doughnuts” pop-up in Sydney, featuring sourdough doughnuts filled with Basque cheesecake and finished with brûlée. His creativity is deeply influenced by his Filipino heritage — a culture that values openness, experimentation, and emotional expression — which he brings into every dish.

In 2025, Miko reached a new milestone, appearing as a guest chef and judge on MasterChef Australia’s Season 17 Grand Finale, where he presented his signature “Botanical Garden” dessert challenge to the finalists. This moment marked a powerful debut for Miko on one of the world’s biggest culinary stages.

Collaborations & Events
Through Illoura Hospitality, we welcome opportunities to collaborate with brands across food, lifestyle, and creative industries. Whether it’s a special project, event, or brand partnership, our team works closely with Chef Miko Aspiras to bring bold ideas to life.

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CHEF MIKO'S CREATIONS

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CHEFS WITH PASSION

As we put this gallery of Chef Miko's creation together, we come to realisation that there are others who use AI generated pictures of food to attract attention. Yes, can't agree more AI comes in handy and saves so much time, however lets take a moment to celebrate and appreciate the amount of hard work and hours of practice behind the camera lense, before an "image" becomes the "person" that does the talking, there are actually humans who put their heart and soul into making things happen. The steps are from the magic of our planet, follow by the hard working: growers, delivers, chefs, service, finally the DISH, ART and INSPIRATION for others. If you are a person from the industry (BOH+FOH) with passion, please reach out to us directly and we offer free consultation and mentorship or even a position based on your experience. If you're wondering if this content is generated by AI, the answer is: NO.



Human with Passion: A HARD YES