A Woman's Place is in the Kitchen

From the star of the Great British Menu, for readers who loved Kitchen Confidential and couldn't tear their eyes away from Boiling Point, a book that reveals the reality of working in restaurant kitchens - and how they need to change for the better.

Sally really tells it how it is. She is not only someone I look up to but a friend and a complete trailblazer when it comes to being a "woman" in the kitchen. This book will be a go to for those needing that bit of bravery and resilience in a world that needs more people like her

Wow. Sally's book is an insightful, honest account of a young cook's journey to an inspirational chef

F antastic, exciting deep dive into kitchen life from one of Britain's leading young chefs , talking about her experiences and outlining how amazing this industry can be, but also the hard work and dedication it takes to get to the top

Sally Abé is lifting the lid on what being a woman in male-dominated, professional kitchens is really like

She doesn't so much pull back the curtains as yank them away , revealing the plain truth of what it takes to get dinner on to your plate

a story of graft and tenacity , learned amid the often military brutality of professional kitchens. It is unflinching and funny , and features plenty of candid stories

Sally Abe is a fine-dining chef at the top of her profession. She has worked in some of the best establishments in the UK, including The Savoy Grill, The Ledbury, and she retained a Michelin star at The Harwood Arms. She currently runs The Pem with a team of 80% women producing some of the finest dishes in London. She was named Female Chef of the Year in 2021 by SquareMeal, and shortlisted for GQ's overall Chef of the Year in 2021. She is constantly working to get women into the hospitality industry and create fair, safe, and happy living standards within kitchens across the UK.