Lauren Lovatt is a plant-based chef and entrepreneur. She is one of the founders of the Plant Hub & Academy in London and the woman behind Feed Your Mind Candy, a project dedicated to inspiring better mental health through food.

Lauren has openly shared her journey with mental health over the years which led her to discover this burning passion to inspire others through food. Early on in her career, Lauren set up an aspirational vegan restaurant, Asparagasm, which led her to host her own plant-based pop-up nights, teach plant-based chefs worldwide and a wealth of experience developing recipes, writing menus and creating mind food events.

Her aim always lies in inspiring passion through plants, enabling aspiring entrepreneurs to realize their dreams through food.

Now with the Plant Academy, her vision is to create a space accessible to all, with a food lab, test kitchen and learning space. The Plant Academy collaborates with international chefs, entrepreneurs and visionaries to share forward-thinking classes and experiences. Constantly moving towards an even more sustainable, creative and delicious future of food. 

Using natural ingredients elevated, Lauren and the Plant Academy team champion flowing with the seasons. With local and seasonal produce at the heart of the dishes, she uses relevant adaptogens to support our overall health and spark conversation around lesser known ingredients and ideas. 

It’s not just about food, but the impact we can have on the system, on people’s lives and on the health of the planet.