Jason Atherton
Jason Atherton is a British chef and restaurateur known for his Michelin-starred restaurants and his role in elevating modern British cuisine. He has been a controversial figure in discussions about sexism in the culinary industry, particularly due to his comments denying the existence of gender bias in the kitchen, which sparked significant backlash and dialogue about the treatment of women in the restaurant sector.
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Recent news mentions
Jason Atherton is mentioned as having a venue that closed in Sydney.
Oncore by Clare Smyth to close at Crown Sydney
Australia· 2025-11-11
Jason Atherton is a renowned chef whose Mayfair bistro, Little Social, played a pivotal role in Christina Blevins' culinary journey.
‘I appreciate the relentless pursuit of perfection’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-11-05
Jason Atherton is mentioned in the context of denying the existence of gender bias and sexism in the restaurant industry.
”Krogbranschens sexism hotar Sveriges gastronomiska framtid”
Sweden· 2025-03-07
