MONTALTO'S 2022 EVOLUTION What started as a conversation with Matt Wilkinson in lockdown in August 2020 regarding a consultancy position, quickly grew into a part time, then full time role as Culinary Captain. The last 12 months have been an incredible journey with the team collectively achieving so much with Matt at the helm. Matt’s energy, drive, skill, and passion have had a hugely positive influence on every area at Montalto. Now, with the core hospitality offerings humming, the produce gardens and orchards working in perfect harmony with the kitchens and the team solid, Montalto is able to live up to one of their key promises to Matt - a part time role that he could balance with his family life and other commercial activities. Montalto is excited to announce Matt’s new permanent role as Creative Director. Craig Penglase joined Montalto soon after Matt in January 2021. From the country to the city, to Sydney (Marchetti’s Latin, Tuscan Grill, Primadonna, Tom Rutherford’s The Truffle Group) and then Melbourne (Group Kitchen Manager for John and Frank van Haandel across Stokehouse, Circa, Longrain, Comme, Mr Tulk) and then onto the USA (Charlie Trotter’s, French Laundry, Bouchon),
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L-R: Craig Penglase, Matt Wilkinson, Julie Bennett, Simon Black and Diana Desensi