Matt Abé

Originally from Sydney, Matt began his culinary journey at just 16, training under celebrated chef Matt Moran at Aria Restaurant before moving to Melbourne’s renowned Vue de Monde.

In 2007, he relocated to London to work with Gordon Ramsay, starting as Chef de Partie and quickly rising to Sous Chef at Claridge’s. Matt joined the team at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay two years later, where he trained under Clare Smyth, honing the precision and discipline that define his cooking today. Matt continued to rise through the ranks at Royal Hospital Road, becoming Chef de Cuisine in 2013 and Chef Patron in 2020. Under his leadership, the restaurant retained its three Michelin stars for eight consecutive years.

In November 2025, after 18 years under the mentorship of Gordon Ramsay and a career spanning 24-years in fine dining, Matt stepped out on his own to open Bonheur by Matt Abé in Mayfair. Just three months after opening, the restaurant was awarded two Michelin stars. Beyond the kitchen, Matt has mentored the UK Bocuse d’Or team and serves as Chair of Judges for the National Chef of the Year.