Kirk Haworth
Kirk Haworth is a renowned chef and the culinary mastermind behind Plates London, the first vegan restaurant in the UK to be awarded a Michelin star. Known for his innovative approach to plant-based cuisine, he combines classical training with a passion for flavor and creativity, aiming to redefine perceptions of vegan cooking. His commitment to excellence in the kitchen has garnered significant recognition, culminating in the prestigious Michelin accolade.
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Kirk Haworth is the owner and head chef of the east London restaurant Plates, which recently became the first UK restaurant to win a Michelin star for plant-based food.
‘Butter is a perception’: inside the UK’s first plant-based Michelin-starred restaurant | Vegan food and drink
United Kingdom· 2025-02-14Chef Kirk Haworth impressed judges by taking his classical training and inventively adapting it to a vegan diet.
Plates London becomes first vegan restaurant in UK to win a Michelin star | Michelin GuideUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-11