Mathew Pritchard facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mathew Pritchard
Pritchard in 2015
Born	(1973-03-30) 30 March 1973 (age 51) Cardiff, Wales
Other names	Matt Pritchard, Pritch
Occupation	Skateboarder, stunt performer, celebrity chef, triathlon athlete
Years active	2001–present
Height	182 cm (6 ft 0 in)

Mathew Pritchard (born 30 March 1973) is a Welsh professional skateboarder, stunt performer, celebrity chef, and triathlon athlete. In 2019, he hosted the first BBC vegan cookery show, Dirty Vegan. He authored two cookbooks: Dirty Vegan and Dirty Vegan: Another Bite.

Career

Early career

Pritchard worked for Globe Shoes for six years and later designed his own signature shoe. He began skateboarding at the age of 15. His first sponsor was City Surf skate shop in Cardiff.

Dirty Vegan

Pritchard became vegan in 2015 after watching Cowspiracy. In 2017, he launched a YouTube-based cookery series called Proper Vegan Cookin'. In 2019, he hosted Dirty Vegan, the BBC's first vegan cookery show. He also produced tie-in cookbooks for the series: Dirty Vegan and Dirty Vegan: Another Bite. His third book, titled Dirty Vegan: Fast and Easy, will come out on 7 December 2023.

Other works

In 2018, BBC Wales filmed a documentary titled Wild Man to Ironman in which Pritchard performs a 14-day ironman challenge in Wales.

Personal life

On 7 September 2009, Pritchard was attacked with a set of keys in a supermarket in Toftwood, Norfolk, suffering serious stab wounds to his neck and chest. His assailant was jailed for five years in 2010, after being found guilty of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

Mathew has a dog named Lemmy.

Filmography

Films

Television

Web series

Music videos