Celebrity Chef Matt Moran has been recognised for his food industry achievements being a recipient of the Queen’s Birthday Honors.

Matt Moran told Ben Fordham it was unexpected.

“It was a real shock and a real honor,” he said.

The chef said the hospitality industry has been incredibly rewarding and he has been “incredibly lucky” in life.

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