19/04/2026
Another sad loss. Gone too soon. RIP mate 💔
In Memory of Martin Carlin
Some people leave a mark on the industry.
Others become part of it.
Martin Carlin was one of those rare figures whose impact can’t be measured in awards or titles alone — but in the chefs he shaped, the standards he upheld, and the quiet voice that stays with you long after the kitchen lights go down.
A lifelong member of the ACF, Martin dedicated himself to the craft and to the people within it. In Western Australia, his influence runs deep — through generations of chefs who carry his lessons forward every single day.
Because if you’ve ever stopped yourself from cutting a corner…
If you’ve ever pushed a little harder for consistency, for pride, for doing it properly…
Chances are, that was Martin.
He lives on in the discipline.
In the standards.
In the voice in the back of your head that says, “Do it right.”
The industry is better because of him.
And many of us are better chefs because of him.
Rest easy, Chef.
Your legacy continues in every kitchen that refuses to compromise.
