Matthew Pilkington
Calgary — Meal Prep
Chef Matthew “Matt” Pilkington
Personal Chef | Calgary Meal Prep
Chef Matthew “Matt” Pilkington brings over 25 years of diverse culinary experience to My Take Home Chef. Born in Canada and raised in England, Matt earned his professional cooking certification in the UK—equivalent to a Red Seal designation. His background spans intimate gastro pubs, boutique hotels, and high-profile private cooking engagements, including work for Goldman Sachs and in London’s Michelin-starred Maze restaurant.
Matt’s culinary journey has taken him across Europe and Canada. As a private chalet chef in France, he crafted bespoke menus for guests with a wide range of dietary preferences. His travels later led him to Vancouver Island and the Okanagan, where he cooked at Quails’ Gate Winery before transitioning into front-of-house roles at Mission Hill Winery and Calgary’s award-winning Major Tom restaurant.
Passionate about all styles of cuisine, Matt gravitates toward comfort food with a thoughtful, nutritious twist. A dedicated fitness enthusiast, he brings expertise in macro tracking and mindful portioning—ensuring every meal is both satisfying and supportive of a balanced lifestyle.
While Matt is not currently accepting meal prep clients, his experience, creativity, and well-rounded culinary approach continue to enrich the My Take Home Chef team.
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Sample Meal Prep Menu
Seasonal Fruit Yogurt and Chia Bowl
Vanilla Greek yogurt, chia seeds, seasonal fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, and oats
Cowboy Bowl
Potatoe, bacon (optional), green onion,paprika scrambled eggs, avocado
Cream of tomato Soup.
Tomatoes, onions, garlic, spices, vegetable stock and cream.
Chicken Curry with Seasoned rice and Rajita.
Chicken thighs, madras curry sauce, onion,chilli, cauliflower, side rice and Rajita
Catch with Roast brocolini and Chermoula, baby potato.
Seasonal catch, pan seared and topped with a sauce of parsley, cilantro, red wine vinegar, cumin, roast brocolini, side seasoned baby potato
Tabbouleh Salad and Halloumi, baba ganoush, hummus.
Tabbouleh cooked in veg stock. cucumber,parsley, sundried tomato, olives, lemon, evoo, served with grilled halloumi and sides of baba ganoush and hummus
Beef and vegetable Stew
Beef and vegetables are seared then simmered in a sauce of onions, celery, carrots, potatoes, leeks red pepper, root vegetable garlic, and beef stock
