Good Food.
Good Mood.
Bringing Australia’s best chefs, food lovers and brands together to spark conversations about mental health — through the power of food and community.
$100K+
Raised
50+
Celebrity Chefs
8M+
Australians Reached
Supporting Black Dog Institute
Supporting OzHarvest
Australia’s #1 Food & Mental Health Movement
Bringing Communities Together Through Food
The Story So Far
Food is how we show we care.
Plate For A Mate began with one simple belief: a shared meal can change everything. When Michael started this movement, he wanted to harness the power of Australia’s incredible food community to open conversations about mental health.
Since then, we’ve united celebrity chefs, farmers, food brands and everyday Australians around one table — raising funds, creating content, and reaching millions across the country.
This isn’t just a recipe website. It’s a movement.
Plate For A Mate — A Movement Through Food
300K
Meals Provided
8M+
Campaign Reach
The Numbers That Matter
Every dish cooked, every video watched, every dollar donated — it all adds up to real change for Australians living with mental health challenges.
$100K+
Raised through food donations and campaigns
300K
Meals prepared for people facing mental health challenges
$200K+
Raised directly for the Black Dog Institute
8M+
Campaign impressions across Australia
Australias Best — Chefs
Cook & Connect
Latest Recipes
Discover dishes created by Australia’s best chefs — all designed to spark good conversations around the table.
Our Campaign Featured In
Where Your Money Goes
Charities We Support
Every dollar raised goes directly to organisations making a real difference in mental health across Australia.
Black Dog Institute
Pioneering mental health research at the forefront of Australia’s response to depression, bipolar disorder and suicide prevention.
OzHarvest
Australia’s leading food rescue organisation — collecting quality surplus food and delivering it to vulnerable people across the country.
Our Partners
Sponsors
Australia’s most loved food brands standing behind the movement.
Partner With Plate For A Mate
Join Australia’s leading food and mental health movement. Access celebrity chefs, powerful media reach, and meaningful CSR storytelling for your brand.
