“My love for quality, seasonal and locally sourced produce is what drives me to keep creating exceptional food experiences” - Matt Moran

Matt Moran is an Australian chef and restaurateur and the tour de force behind some of Australia’s most celebrated dining establishments. At the heart of every one of his endeavours lies a passion for quality produce that is fresh and seasonal. Matt has developed a new concept: Crafted by Matt Moran specifically for the Art Gallery of NSW Restaurant. He has developed menus for the restaurant in partnership with the Gallery’s food and beverage operator, The Fresh Collective to deliver on his vision for the restaurant. His love for quality, seasonal and locally sourced produce is the driving force of this food story.

With a career spanning over 30 years in the Australian food industry, Matt Moran has a plethora of awards to his name, TV shows, best-selling cookbooks and ownership of some of Australia’s most celebrated dining establishments; it’s safe to say that Matt Moran is an Australian food icon.

Matt is a true fourth generation farmer. With a rural upbringing on a classic Aussie dairy farm, his family still runs the property in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, which supplies beef and lamb to his restaurants. He was the pioneer of ‘paddock to plate’ philosophy in Australia and believes in the importance of everyone understanding the origins of the food being served on their plate.