About Chan Tung
Lived 1954 – 2001 (aged 46–47). Chan Tung was a Taiwanese chef.
Chan Tung (1954-2001), Hong Kong's famous chef, was born in Puning, Guangdong. He was famous for teaching cooking in the TV programmes.
Chan learnt cooking in his father's restaurant since he was 10 years old. However, he did not gain any special treatment. In contrary, his father was particularly strict to Chan's performance. Based on the fundamentals of Chiuchow cuisine, he created many special cuisines and wrote books concerning about herb and soup.
Chan also promoted his cooking skills to entertainment field. Chan hosted as consultant and appeared in Stephen Chow’s film, God of Cookery (1996). Chan also cooperated with Stephen Au and Sara Lee to host a housewife TV programme in the Asia Television.
Personal life In 2001, Chan died of liver cancer at the age of 47.
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Who was Chan Tung?
Hong Kong chef
When was Chan Tung born?
Chan Tung was born in 1954 in Puning.
When did Chan Tung die?
Chan Tung died in 2001.
What was Chan Tung's occupation?
Chan Tung was a chef.
What nationality was Chan Tung?
Chan Tung was Taiwanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chan Tung. https://biography.guide/chan-tung/
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