E.86 The Leader of London's Plant-Based Food Scene; Sarah Wasserman Director of Food at Mallow and Mildreds

This week in my kitchen, I have the pleasure of hosting the incredibly talented Sarah Wasserman, who serves as both the creative director and head chef at Mallow and Mildreds Restaurants. With nearly two decades of dedication to the Mallow and Mildreds group, Sarah has played a pivotal role in reshaping and elevating the standards of plant-based dining establishments.Having immersed herself in the culinary world throughout her career, Sarah stumbled upon this charming, quirky restaurant in Soho almost two decades ago and has remained captivated by its charm, innovation, and creativity since.Mallow and Mildreds are renowned in Londons food scene for changing the perception of plant-based dining and even changing people's minds about plant-based food. I'm excited to delve into a conversation with Sarah where we'll explore what sets these restaurants apart, how they've evolved while maintaining a leading position in London's dynamic food scene, and the secrets behind their ability to uphold unwavering quality, taste, and dining experiences throughout their expansion and development journey.In this episode we discuss:Sarah's relationship with food and where her love for food came fromSarah's career journey What led her to MildredsThe background of MildredsThe difference between Mallow and MildredsHow has Mildreds changed over timeWhat goes into creating a menuWhat a zero-waste kitchen means How to create deliciously tasting plant-based food Meat Alternatives Plant-based cheese recommendationsTheir third recipe book and the process of writing it Sponsors:PARLA - Order your sustainable oral care by clicking on this link https://parlatoothpastetabs.com/?ref=HBhH65ShncNZFAGEORGIASYMONDS for 10% off your orderHUEL - https://tidd.ly/3G2sYd9 - click the link to top up on your HUEL supplyThis episode is hosted by Georgia Symonds and produced by Maisie Peppitt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.