Meet Matt.
A feel for the grill. An eye for the table. Matt knows when to turn it, when to leave it alone, and when someone needs another plate.
Matt brings extensive experience in high-end restaurants to a more relaxed setting: your place. Thoughtful preparation, beautifully cooked food and the quiet attention that makes people feel looked after.
A table among friends.
A birthday lunch. A garden gathering. Something good from the grill, served with care. Matt cooks, helps serve and clears the cooking area within the agreed hours.
Three ways
to gather.
The gathering · A$480. A menu planned together. Groceries coordinated. Five hours at your venue for preparation, grilling and service.
Choose a simple afternoon at the grill, a gathering planned from the start, or a longer lunch. Ingredients and delivery are separate: you approve the grocery budget and pay the retailer directly.
The gathering
Menu & shopping coordination · 1 hour
At your venue · 5 hours
Preparation, grilling, serving & clearing
6 hours in total · A$80 per hour
Labour only. Ingredients and delivery extra.
Service priorities agreed together. Menu, timing and venue reviewed before confirmation.
Before the
first guest.
A date, a place, a menu in mind. We’ll agree the details with you before confirming.
You provide a working BBQ, fuel, safe cooking space, fridge access and serving equipment. Matt travels light, by bike.
- Make a planShare your date, suburb, guest count and what you’d like to eat.
- Matt confirmsHe checks the brief, agrees the hours and sends your final quote.
- Fire it upHe arrives, gets cooking and helps the gathering flow.
- Finish wellTime is set aside to clear the cooking area within the agreed hours.
Before we
fire up.
What’s included?
Matt’s time, from A$320 for four hours. Cooking comes first. Setup, serving and clearing can be included in those hours, with priorities agreed in advance. Shopping and prep require additional paid time. Full-house cleaning, hired equipment, ingredients and delivery are not included.
How many people can Matt cook for?
Tell us your guest count, menu and BBQ size. Small gatherings with a straightforward menu are the best starting point. Matt confirms a manageable scope; larger parties or simultaneous cooking and table service may need another person, quoted separately.
Where does Matt work?
Matt is based in South Melbourne, 3205, and usually rides to events within about 5 km of home. Parts of Southbank, Albert Park and Port Melbourne may work. Send the event location so he can confirm the route and access. His home address stays private.
Can Matt do the shopping?
Yes, by agreement. Add paid time for the shopping list, retailer coordination and prep at your venue. You approve the grocery budget and pay the retailer directly. Delivery to your fridge is the simplest way to keep everything ready and chilled.
What about rain, allergies or office rules?
Include allergies, dietary needs, weather cover and building access in your request. A shared BBQ may not suit all allergy needs. Matt will discuss the menu and equipment before accepting. Office terraces need permission for cooking and a safe bad-weather plan.
When is a booking confirmed?
Only after Matt has reviewed your request and you have agreed the final scope, price and booking terms. Your enquiry goes to our booking organiser for review. We will get back to you by email. A request does not reserve a date or confirm a booking.
Come together.
Good food from the grill.
Good company around it.
Wednesday–Sunday requests · Personal confirmation
South Melbourne and nearby · The gathering A$480
