Gareth Whitton

Gareth Whitton is an accomplished chef with over 18 years of culinary experience, having honed his skills in some of the world's most prestigious restaurants including Pier, Quay, Oud Sluis and Dinner By Heston. Born from Melbourne's COVID-19 lockdown, Gareth's passion for baking evolved into Tarts Anon, a specialty tart shop that quickly garnered acclaim throughout the city. Tarts Anon has since expanded to two thriving locations and earned him recognition as a guest judge on Masterchef Australia in 2022 and led him to compete alongside the finest pastry chefs in Australia on the internationally televised Dessert Masters in which he was named the 2023 winner. A visionary entrepreneur in Melbourne's culinary scene, Gareth balances his professional pursuits with fatherhood, cherishing his role as a loving father to Otis alongside his partner Catherine.