Matthew Fort

Matthew Fort (born 29 January 1947) is a British food writer and critic.

He also writes for Esquire, The Observer, Country Living, Decanter and Waitrose Food Illustrated.

His books include Rhubarb and Black Pudding (1998), about the Bolton born chef Paul Heathcote and his Michelin Starred Longridge restaurant.

The book focused on both the recipes and the suppliers who played a vital part in the success of the restaurant, Lancashire, and Eating up Italy: Voyages on a Vespa (2004), along with its sequel Sweet Honey, Bitter Lemons (2008).

From 2006 to 2021, Fort appeared as a judge on the BBC television series Great British Menu.