Chef and Author

Matt Moran is the well-known Australian chef and restaurateur of a number of successful restaurants including ARIA Sydney, ARIA Brisbane, CHISWICK, Opera Bar, Riverbar & Kitchen, North Bondi Fish. In addition he is the owner of ARIA Catering an event company based in Sydney, Brisbane & exclusively at the Sydney Opera House. While Matt’s main focus remains his restaurants, his appearances on TV shows such as Chopping Block, Masterchef, Junior Masterchef and My Restaurant Rules have also helped to raise his profile. His passion and knowledge is also shown on his award-winning show, Paddock to Plate. Since 2003 he has been a member of the International Culinary Panel for Singapore Airlines, and has represented Australia in promoting food and wine in Asia and most recently GQ Magazine awarded him Chef of the Year in 2012. Since 2012 Matt has represented LG Electronics as ambassador for its Home Appliance category, appearing as the face of LG’s Signature Kitchen and Door-In-Door Refrigerator ranges