OWNER & CHEF

Scott Pickett

Leading Australian chef Scott Pickett is steeped in tradition, a proud custodian of his profession’s heritage yet equally passionate about mentoring and finding energy in the next generation. “I love everything about restaurants,” he says. “The energy. The organised chaos. The tired feeling in your bones after a great service. The camaraderie too.” ‘Chefo’ to all. Pickett owns venues in Melbourne. Rather than being linked by cuisine - Chancery Lane is French, Longrain is Thai, stately Matilda is a contemporary grill - his restaurants are characterised by real cooking and heartfelt hospitality.

About Estelle

In many ways, this Melbourne dining room is chef Scott Pickett's home base: his butchery and meat aging room is out the back and the Estelle menu is exactly the kind of produce-driven seasonal cooking that is close to Pickett's heart. Chefs turn premium local ingredients into finely judged dishes at an immaculate open kitchen. The counter seats are prime position.

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We are cattle people, stewards of a vast, pristine natural environment in Australia’s tropical north. We have a keen sense of the responsibility that comes with legacy, not just of the land we manage, but also our cattle.