A fine Dining ExperiencE

By matt woodhouse 

Welcome to
Black Slate
Kitchen

Where Culinary Art Meets Exquisite Dining

Black Slate Kitchen delivers an unparalleled private dining experience, combining exceptional flavours with the artistry of Matt Woodhouse. Every dish is carefully crafted to celebrate the finest seasonal ingredients, offering a dining experience that is both refined and memorable.

With over 25 years of experience in top kitchens across the UK, France, New Zealand, and Australia, Matt Woodhouse has earned accolades such as The Age Good Food Guide chef’s hat for his work as executive chef at Comma Food and Wine in Melbourne.  His fine dining and private chef expertise creates a unique opportunity to elevate your dining occasions into unforgettable moments.

From intimate gatherings to corporate events and special celebrations, our curated menus are designed to impress. Black Slate Kitchen is where precision, creativity, and warm hospitality come together to create something extraordinary.

Experience private dining like never before. Reserve your bespoke experience today with the premier private chef team serving Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, and the Gold Coast.

Discover Our Menus

Enjoy restaurant-quality meals in the comfort of your home or chosen venue. With three distinct options to suit every preference, our private dining menus highlight premium ingredients, innovative dishes, and expert presentations.

Private Dining Experiences

Six-course degustation dish featuring zucchini blossom ricotta, green olive, fig agrodolce, and rye.

6-Course Degustation

A multi-course feast of creativity and precision.

Elegant lamb dish featuring tender magra lamb rib, perfectly seasoned with harissa and smoked almond, artfully plated with seasonal vegetables.

Premium Experience

The ultimate fine dining indulgence.

Vibrant fresh tomatoes paired with basil and drizzled with olive oil, artfully presented on a white plate to showcase seasonal produce.

Refined Relaxed Dining

A sophisticated yet casual dining approach.

Each menu is thoughtfully designed to impress your guests and create unforgettable memories.

Intimate Wedding Dining Experiences

Make your wedding unforgettable with a private dining experience by Matt Woodhouse. Perfect for celebrations of up to 30 guests, our bespoke menus highlight seasonal ingredients and exceptional flavours.

Host your dream wedding with personalised service and restaurant-quality dining at your chosen venue.

Succulent lamb dish served with fresh figs, drizzled with a rich balsamic glaze, and garnished with microgreens for an elegant presentation.
Chef Matt Woodhouse in action at Black Slate Kitchen, skillfully preparing a gourmet dish with precision and passion.

Hospitality Consultancy

Matt Woodhouse provides expert consultancy services for restaurants, cafés, wine bars and catering businesses across Queensland. Specialising in menu development, team mentoring, and operational efficiency, Matt helps businesses achieve culinary excellence.

Why Choose Black Slate Kitchen?

Award-Winning Expertise

Matt Woodhouse has led acclaimed kitchens in Brisbane, Melbourne, and beyond.

Tailored Experiences

Services are customised to match your vision, creating a seamless experience from start to finish.

Seasonal and Local Ingredients

Menus highlight the best produce, blending local favourites with premium imports.

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A Taste of Black Slate Kitchen.

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Lamb cutlets, harissa, labneh, Za’atar @we.are.comma #lamb #winebar #melbournewinebar
It all starts with good produce @we.are.comma #tomatoes #produce
The perfect plate for a Sunday afternoon Kindfish crudo, grape, cucumber, verjuice, crème fraîche #crudo #kingfish #winebar
Cheeky little side dish Shiitake, miso, cashew, ponzu I marinated the shiitakes in miso, umoboshi and some of the ponzu and then roasted them on a very high heat. They came out nicely caramelised and slightly crispy. Most importantly they were pac
A new veggie number Carrot, spiced eggplant, spelt, dates, pistachio #carrots #veggies #vegetarian
Stracciatella, crudités, tarragon, hazelnut, olive grissini #smallplates #stracciatella #saturday
New Dessert coming at ya Chocolate, cherry, almond, black cardamom yoghurt #dessert #winebar #melbournewinebar
Lazy Sunday afternoons. What are you eating for lunch? #lunch #melbournelunch #sundayvibes