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Chef Matt headlining Scrub Hill's Longest Lunch
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ATT Wilkinson will be cooking up a storm at Scrub Hill's Regional Longest Lunch on March 16 and raising money for Newlyn Primary School. That’s because Scrub Hill co-owner Jenni Draper went to Gnotuk Primary School, just out of Camperdown, which had about 20 kids in the school and just four in her year. She has empathy with all that encompasses, and hopes the donation may be used for a trip to Melbourne for something like “an NGV blockbuster”. Matt answered a few questions for The Local. Donna: What’s a South Yorkshire man doing in Victoria? Matt: I’ve never been really good with directions, I was supposed to be going to France and somehow ended up in Australia, no seriously. Donna: Are you bringing your home of Brunswick to Scrub Hill? Matt: I guess you could say my style of cooking is quite Brunswick East, but I can bring my good sense of humour and dashing good looks along for the day. Donna: Where will you source your produce? Matt: This event is really about showcasing the bevy of incredible small producers that are around this region. Some of the producers that we are really excited to be working with include: Salt Kitchen Charcuterie, Tuki Trout Farm, Mt Franklin Organics, Adsum Farmhouse, Angelica Organic Farm and Le Peche Gourmand. With matching tipples from Latta Vino and Animus Distillery. Donna: What can diners expect – any surprises? Matt: I truly hope the diners leave with a sense of fulfilment and that the food was honest and above all else, delicious. Donna: Do your mates get intimidated cooking for you? Matt: It’s funny how many times I go over to a house for the first time and the hosts are really intimidated by chefs in general. You only have to ask my wife, for as long as I’m not the one cooking, I’ll love anything (having bad plonk to serve up however is another story…). Donna: What’s your go-to meal for family/friends? Matt: My go-to meal for family and friends is always a simple yet beautiful roast tarragon and garlic chicken, with about four or five different sides, think biodynamic brown rice salad, grilled zucchini with almonds and honey and some lettuce leaves from my garden. Usually my wife cooks dessert because I’m really bad at baking.
Link: www.scrubhill1869.com.au/
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