Matt Jordan
Newcomer Matt is determined to show off his skills in the GBM competition, having worked in some of Northern Ireland’s most famous kitchens.
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Matt worked at the Ledbury (2*) for just under two years – it holds the reputation for being one of the hardest kitchens in the country, but he loved it and would do it all again. Matt has been working at SHU (Michelin recommended) on and off for eight years and is now heading up the kitchen. SHU kitchen has a very high turnover of food - he can do up to 200 covers on some services.
A self-confessed control freak, Matt wants every plate that leaves the kitchen to be at a high standard. His food is seasonal, clean on the plate, and packed with as much flavour as possible. He is not a fan of foams and gels that have no reason for being there. Everything on the plate must taste amazing, and work together.
Matt is ultra-competitive and hopes his menu is a winning one. He is playing homage to the Irish video game industry that produced games such as Earthworm Jim.
