Matthew Charles Tebbutt was born on 24 December 1973 in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire and moved to South Wales when he was only six months old.
[1] This includes Marco Pierre White at the Oak Room and Criterion, and Alastair Little whom he cites as the greatest influence on his cuisine.
[4] In April 2020 it was announced that Tebbutt would co-host Daily Kitchen Live on BBC One alongside Jack Monroe.
The programme, made in response to issues stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, offers tips and guidance to families struggling with limited resources for a two-week period commencing 14 April 2020.
The restaurant has won a number of awards including the AA[6] It is now leased as a pub while Tebbutt concentrates on his TV career.