Chef Charlotte Roy

Charlotte switched from a corporate career in 2023 to pursue her two passions: cooking and therapy. Having qualified as a psychotherapist in 2023, working both in private practice and as a volunteer with Hounslow Youth Counselling Services, she decided to test her skills as a cook by going on MasterChef, becoming the first vegan ever to reach the Quarterfinals in 2024. This kicked off a year of adventures as a professional chef, including a month working at a Michelin green star restaurant in Copenhagen, some time with the renowned classic French chef Alexis Gauthier, many pop-ups, retreats and supper clubs around the UK and culminating in working with Kirk Haworth – Great British Menu 2023 winner and head chef/owner of Plates, the UK’s first and only plant-based Michelin star restaurant. At the start of 2024 she received the accolade of becoming an award-winning chef and recipe developer and now spends most of her life either in the kitchen at home or in restaurants, committed to exploring all the different flavours, techniques and ingredients that showcase the beauty of plants – and bringing those learnings to people through teaching, or sharing online.

Charlotte has a certification in nutrition from Harvard Medical School and is passionate about combining her knowledge of cooking, nutrition and mental health in ways that make a positive difference for humans, animals and the planet alike. She is also a regular guest chef/food expert on Gaby Roslin’s BBC radio show.