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Knife & Fork Cooking School

The story of Knife & Fork Cooking School is both new and old. While the school is newly established, its roots have grown over time: steeped in family tradition, community, and professional accomplishment. The fruit of these foundations is now ripe for the sharing.

Operators Matteo Toffano and Bonnie Thompson have brought together the winning combination of skills + knowledge + connection to create a place where food lovers can learn and make, relax and enjoy. After years in high-end restaurant kitchens and Italian villages, Matteo brings his know-how to the Daylesford-Macedon region. Bonnie brings catering panache, with a background in business and event management and together, Knife & Fork Cooking School was created.

Matteo Toffano is a passionate chef, presenter and mentor, having worked at the three-starred Michelin restaurant Le Calandre with acclaimed chef Massimiliano Alajmo. Six years as chef de cuisine at Grossi Florentino Upstairs in Melbourne followed, where Matteo explored his abiding love of Italian food.

Matteo has travelled Australia presenting Italian cooking to students and enthusiasts while highlighting the importance of Australia’s produce and culture. Veneto born, Matteo gained a Diploma of Professional Chef of Italian Cuisine from the internationally acclaimed La Scuola Internazionale di Cucina Italiana, Alma. Matteo has also found recognition in many culinary competitions, most recently being as a finalist at Uniliver Chef of the Year 2017 and 2018, and one of ten semifinalists for the prestigious San Pellegrino Chef of the Year 2018 (Pacific).

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