Margot Henderson on her plans for Rochelle Canteen and the pure joy of feeding people

10 February 2021 by
Margot Henderson on her plans for Rochelle Canteen and the pure joy of feeding people

The co-founder of the Rochelle Canteen has seen one of her restaurants close due to Covid, but she's ready to bounce back. She talks to Caroline Baldwin about working with husband Fergus and championing everyone in the kitchen.

Congratulations on the OBE – how did you feel when you received the award?

It was a surprise! But it was amazing and it gave me a warm glow – it's like being given a gold star when you're a kid. It's also a big thank you to all the teams we've worked with over the years – restaurants are nothing without the great people working in them. But I'm worried about the party – when are we going to be able to celebrate?

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