Matt is a Kelowna born chef whose path into food started early and took him around the world before bringing him back home. From working in Michelin starred kitchens in Copenhagen and San Francisco to becoming a head chef in the Okanagan at just twenty years old, his journey has been driven by curiosity, discipline, and an all in approach to learning.

But one unexpected idea changed everything. What began as a way to use surplus chili peppers on a small winery farm eventually turned into MM. Sauce, a hot sauce company inspired by restaurant creativity, Costa Rican ingredients, and a push from family to bottle something special. Starting with small batches sold through Instagram and local markets, the project quickly became more than just a side experiment.

In this episode, Matt shares how food, travel, and experience shaped his cooking philosophy, why balance matters more to him now than fine dining prestige, and how building MM Sauce fits into a life centered on family, community, and the Okanagan food scene.