An exciting new retail food outlet is set to be enjoyed by fans attending The Ashes, with the opening of Proper Burgers by world-renowned chef and restauranteur Matt Moran at Optus Stadium.

Matt joined Optus Stadium as a culinary ambassador in August 2022, bringing his expertise and inspirations to the stadium’s culinary offerings in premium event spaces and through one-off retail food specials at major events like the NRL State of Origin.

His new outlet is an Australia-first and will be open on all major event days, from sporting spectacles to sold-out concerts.

“I have been cooking my whole life, and one thing I have learnt is: simple, done properly is hard to beat,” Matt said.

“That’s what Proper Burgers is all about, keeping it simple with good produce done really well.

“For me, that means starting with grass-fed beef, seasoned properly and cooked with care. It means soft milk buns, sharp cheese and sauces we make ourselves.

““It’s the kind of burger you remember - simple, satisfying, and bloody delicious. Big flavour. Nothing fancy, just damn good burgers.”

The opening of Proper Burgers at aisle 128 is the next stage of the stadium’s culinary evolution.

Optus Stadium CEO Mike McKenna said the stadium liked to have fun and do things differently with its retail food offerings.

“It’s really exciting that we will be able to offer all fans the opportunity to sample Matt’s food across the Stadium,” Mr McKenna said.

“Proper Burger is another addition to our huge range of items offered in the Stadium.

“We will continue to offer our fan-favourite stadium cheeseburger, and other popular burgers, but think the time is right to provide this elevated burger and snack offering.

“If you’re not seated nearby, take the time to go and visit the outlet and explore all the other fan favourites at different locations.” 

Matt said launching Proper Burgers in collaboration with VenuesLive was a natural extension of what they had already built together.

“Over the years it’s been fantastic working alongside Executive Chef Alasdair Thompson to showcase Western Australian producers and to continue bringing my paddock-to-plate philosophy to life on such a grand stage.”

Matt said he was particularly stoked that Proper Burgers would launch at The Ashes.

“Being at the cricket is about soaking up the Aussie summer - the buzz of the crowd, and each other’s company. The food is a part of that too, celebrating the season and keeping it simple but special.”