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EPISODE · Jun 16, 2025 · 1H 18M

Margot Henderson MBE talks about making her mark on the London food scene, the love of her life and big ambitions.

from The Filling with Anna Barnett · host Anna Barnett

Today’s guest is one of the UK’s most revered female chefs. With an OBE to her name and a career spanning more than two decades, her classic, nose to tail approach to understated dining has been at the core of her longstanding success. Our guest's impact on London’s culinary landscape has been one that has drawn a steadfast and fervently loyal following to her east London institution Rochelle Canteen. Together with husband Fergus Henderson she has been a pioneer of a culinary movement over many decades that saw her champion an approach to high end dining that had previously not been seen within the London food scene. This seismic shift in how food was cooked, served and shared cemented both her and Fergus’ importance within food the world over. Eat at Rochelle canteen or have Arnold and Henderson cater your event and you’ll immediately understand the draw of her hearty food and what her team creates. Hailed the godmother of the London food scene and adored by her peers…Follow Margot HERE https://www.instagram.com/margotehenderson/Follow The Filling Podcast here for video clips from the interview plus we share how she whips up her go=to sarnie https://www.instagram.com/thefilling_podcast/Follow Anna Barnett to be sure you never miss an episode -https://www.instagram.com/anna__barnett/

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