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Helen Graham
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Portrait of Helen Graham
i. Biography
At a Glance Vegetable-led cooking sits at the centre of Helen Graham’s work, with a Middle Eastern influence shaping the way the menu is built and balanced. In her words, the aim is to reframe vegetarian cooking; she is not vegetarian, but treats vegetables as the more demanding brief, where each new dish has to earn its place.
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Helen Graham’s signature dishes include Pilpelchuma with squash and charred corn, Celeriac, curried burnt butter, Halloumi-ricotta fritters with spiced lemon honey, and 3 chilli oils with hummus. The line-up shows a kitchen language built around vegetables, heat, dairy and spice, with veg as the main event rather than the side note.
In Their Words “I hope to reframe vegetarian cooking: I am not vegetarian but I find cooking with vegetables so much more creatively challenging that when I discover a new dish, it feels even more exciting.”
FAQ What is Helen Graham's current role? As of 2026, Helen Graham is Executive Chef. What is Helen Graham known for? Vegetable-led cooking with a Middle Eastern influence. What recognition has Helen Graham received? Observer Food Monthly Magazine, six chefs to watch (2022).
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