Matt Wilkinson is a chef, restaurateur and strategic food & drinks consultant.

Charming and ever-so-modest, Matt was co-founder of the Melbourne institution Pope Joan in Brunswick East and The Pie Shop next door.

These days you’ll find him amongst the kitchen & gardens at Montalto Winery on the Mornington Peninsula as Culinary Director and playing with spices for Street BBQ developing seasonings & rubs.

He is the author of three top-selling cookbooks and a contributor to delicious. magazine. He is frequently asked to MC and speak at events and has made TV appearances on Gardening Australia and The Great Australian Cookbook.

Current Projects…
Street BBQ | Co-Founder
Montalto Winery | Culinary Director
Cobram Estate | Good Friend & Harvest Chef
Cleaner Future | Ambassador
Mr Wilkinson’s Relish Range | Founder

Past Projects…
Four Pillars - Made from Gin | Creative Director
Mr Wilkinson’s Cookbooks | Author
The Pie Shop | Founder