My Plate & Place with… Melanie Johnson
Melanie Johnson is a Chef, Food Columnist and Writer. She was born in Australia, raised between the Austrian mountains and the British...
We’re naturally nosey here at Plate & Place and love to find out how people enjoy London to its fullest; and in the name of research, we have asked some of our favorite chefs, foodies and celebrities about their preferred ways to revel in this great city. We have also added links to all of their top suggestions so you can find out more about each venue and make those all-important bookings. It’s been helpful for us too as our Q&A guests often make suggestions that we have yet to try, so it’s been incredibly useful for us.
If you feel there are additional questions we should be asking, please feel free to drop us a line – we love to hear from our readers!
Melanie Johnson is a Chef, Food Columnist and Writer. She was born in Australia, raised between the Austrian mountains and the British...
Nick Ede is a one of the UK’s leading Brand and Culture experts. He is founder of the award-winning East of Eden PR, Style For Stroke...
Luke Larsson is Head Chef of Northern Thai BBQ, Khao Bird. This gem of a restaurant, nestled in heart of London’s Borough Market, is...
Judy Joo is a world-renowned chef, restaurateur, and television personality. Judy first started her culinary career in 2003 by...
Max Venning is a leading figure in the drinks industry and one of the UK’s top mixologists. He runs the critically acclaimed Three...
Lesley Reynolds, co-founder of the renowned Harley Street Skin Clinic, is a leading figure in the beauty and wellness industry, often...
Nancy Sorrell is one of the UK’s best-loved TV personalities and presenters, gracing popular shows such as 'I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out...
Model and fashion icon-turned-mixologist, Portia Freeman, started her career aged 16 with a spread in Vogue, shot by the legendary...
Hannah Harley Young is a successful Food Podcaster and Photographer. Born in West London, Hannah completed a foundation course at...
Chef Tom Cenci began his career at Cliveden Hotel, where he worked whilst studying at the Academy of Culinary Arts at Bournemouth and...
Sally Abé is one of London’s leading chefs, having worked in some of the capital’s most illustrious restaurants including The Ledbury,...
With over two decades of working in the industry, Chef Ryan Matheson’s experience has spanned restaurant kitchens across the United...
Sebby Holmes is the Head Chef and Founder at Farang, the acclaimed modern Thai restaurant in Highbury. After working as a sous chef at...
Lorcan Spiteri Lorcan Spiteri began his career at Quo Vadis, cooking his way from runner to sous chef before moving on to launch...
Lorenzo Gavelli, a seasoned hospitality professional with a decade of experience, brings his passion for the industry to his role as...
Ellen Chew is a leading restaurateur in London making her first mark on the capital in 2008, when she founded Chinatown’s Malaysian and...
Michelin-starred chef, Rohit Ghai, is one of the world’s most renowned culinary innovators and a legend of London’s fine dining scene....
Katie Caldesi is one of London’s top restaurateurs, and a successful author of 18 cookbooks. Together, with her husband Giancarlo, they...
London-based chef, Spasia Dinkovski, is the creative force behind Mystic Burek. Launched in July 2020, Mystic Burek is a tribute to...
Andrea Pesenti, Head Chef Luci has taken his culinary passion on a journey from his childhood home of Verona to the bustling eateries...
With over 14 years of working in fine dining establishments, Jose Jara's career has spanned institutions across the globe, from Spain...