Matt Moran
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Matthew Moran,commonly known as Matt Moran, is an Australia
n chef also known for being a guest on various TV cooking show
s.
. At age 15 Moran left school to start a career as a chef. He commenced his apprenticeship at La Belle Helene Restaurant, Roseville
, on Sydney’s North Shore and it was here that Moran practiced the art of classical French cooking.
Moran is also a member of the international culinary panel for Singapore Airlines
. His role involves designing meals for passengers of Singapore Airlines
.
which began airing on the Nine Network on 6 February 2008. It was produced by Granada Productions and was hosted by Moran himself. Catriona Rowntree
co-hosted the show with Moran in its first season. It ran for two series of 8 episodes each. In 2011, Moran also joined the 3rd season of MasterChef Australia
as a judge.
, they have two children, Harry and Amelia.
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n chef also known for being a guest on various TV cooking show
Cooking show
A TV cooking show is a television program that presents the preparation of food, in a kitchen on the studio set. The host of the show, often a celebrity chef, prepares one or more dishes over the course of the show, taking the viewing audience through the food's preparation showing all...
s.
Early childhood and education
Moran was raised on a dairy farm at Badgerys Creek west of SydneySydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
. At age 15 Moran left school to start a career as a chef. He commenced his apprenticeship at La Belle Helene Restaurant, Roseville
Roseville, New South Wales
Roseville is a suburb on the Upper North Shore of Sydney in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Roseville is located north-west of the Sydney central business district and sits across the local government areas of Ku-ring-gai and Willoughby...
, on Sydney’s North Shore and it was here that Moran practiced the art of classical French cooking.
Business
In 1991 Moran, with a business partner Peter Sullivan, launched their first restaurant - The Paddington Inn Bistro. The successful partnership led them to open their second restaurant Moran’s Restaurant and Café in 1995 which was also well received on the food scene. Moran’s was awarded best new restaurant in the 1995 Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide.Moran is also a member of the international culinary panel for Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines Limited is the flag carrier airline of Singapore. Singapore Airlines operates a hub at Changi Airport and has a strong presence in the Southeast Asia, East Asia, South Asia, and "Kangaroo Route" markets...
. His role involves designing meals for passengers of Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines Limited is the flag carrier airline of Singapore. Singapore Airlines operates a hub at Changi Airport and has a strong presence in the Southeast Asia, East Asia, South Asia, and "Kangaroo Route" markets...
.
Television career
He is also well known as a celebrity chef on various TV cooking shows. The Chopping BlockThe Chopping Block
The Chopping Block is an Australian reality television series which began airing on the Nine Network on 6 February 2008. Produced by Granada Productions, it was hosted by chef Matt Moran. Catriona Rowntree co-hosted the show with Moran in its first season...
which began airing on the Nine Network on 6 February 2008. It was produced by Granada Productions and was hosted by Moran himself. Catriona Rowntree
Catriona Rowntree
Catriona Rowntree is a presenter for Australian Nine Network's Getaway program.Rowntree studied journalism at Macleay College in Sydney, after working as a researcher with Business Review Weekly, 2GB and Prime Television...
co-hosted the show with Moran in its first season. It ran for two series of 8 episodes each. In 2011, Moran also joined the 3rd season of MasterChef Australia
Masterchef Australia
MasterChef Australia is a Logie award winning Australian competitive cooking game show based on the original British MasterChef. It is produced by FremantleMedia Australia and screens on Network Ten. Restaurateur and chef Gary Mehigan, chef George Calombaris and food critic Matt Preston serve as...
as a judge.
Personal
Moran is married to criminal lawyer and novelist Sarah HopkinsSarah Hopkins
Sarah Hopkins is an Australian criminal lawyer and novelist married to celebrity chef Matt Moran. Sarah Hopkins has worked in the area of social justice and prisoner rights for 15 years. She is currently working as a lawyer with the Aboriginal Legal Service in Sydney. She and Moran have two...
, they have two children, Harry and Amelia.