Matt Preston

Matt Preston is an English-Australian food critic, writer, food journalist, and television and radio presenter, known for his distinguished career in the culinary media. After joining Network Ten’s MasterChef Australia as a co-host and judge in 2009, Matt Preston rapidly became a prominent figure in culinary media, a role he held until 2019 alongside Gary Mehigan and George Calombaris. During his decade-long tenure, MasterChef Australia earned multiple TV Week Logie awards for Australia’s Best Reality Series. Preston extended his judging expertise to Celebrity MasterChef Australia (2009), Junior MasterChef Australia (2010), and MasterChef Australia All-Stars (2012).

In 2013, he also hosted MasterChef Australia: The Professionals with Marco Pierre White. Concurrently, Preston authored two best-selling cookbooks: ‘Cravat-A-Licious’ (2009) and ‘Matt Preston’s 100 Best Recipes’ (2012). Preston’s distinguished career in food media commenced in 1996, starting with writing reviews for Inside Melbourne magazine. By February 2000, he became a regular contributor to The Age newspaper, where he delivered weekly reviews for its Epicure section and a weekly column in its A2 section from 2000 to 2009.

Following his departure from MasterChef Australia in 2019, Preston transitioned to the Seven Network. He joined Plate of Origin in 2020 as a judge and co-host, and subsequently took on a similar role for My Kitchen Rules starting in 2022, demonstrating his enduring appeal in culinary entertainment. In 2023, he further expanded his literary portfolio with the release of his best-selling cookbook, ‘Big Mouth.’ Preston also lent his voice to radio as a presenter for Saturday Mornings on ABC Radio Melbourne, a role he held from 2022 until 2024. With a career spanning decades, Matt Preston remains a highly sought-after personality, frequently making guest appearances across various Australian television programs and continuing to shape culinary conversations in media.