There’s a quirky building in North London, built from equal parts brick and tahini, walls coated in olive oil and floors stained with spice: habanero and fenugreek, Aleppo chilli and black lime. This is the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen, the OTK to some, where a group of individuals meet and eat, cook and write, tear and share and gather with just one motive: to create good food with good ingredients, and to share it with the world.
In truth, the OTK is no new endeavour, it all began about ten years ago, founded by Yotam. Over the years it gradually expanded, as more people joined the forces to make up a group of creatives. This coming and going of voices and personalities has created a space you walk into and know, ‘This place is greater than the sum of its parts’. Our commitment to the championing of vegetables, as well as unusual ingredients has led to what some call “The Ottolenghi effect”. This is shorthand for the creation of a meal which is full of colour, flavour, bounty and sunshine.
Since 2002, the Ottolenghi team has slowly expanded, our scope has grown, and exciting new ingredients fill our cupboards, but so much, crucially, has remained the same. We continue with boundless enthusiasm and an unswerving dedication to detail; many of our team members have been with us for years, recipes, dishes and ingredients that are trusted favourites still feature on our menus and the philosophy at the heart of all we do is as true today as it ever was
Simply put, we are very serious about making people happy through our food.
FAQs
What is the Ottolenghi effect? ›
His commitment to the championing of vegetables, as well as ingredients once seen as 'exotic', has led to what some call 'The Ottolenghi effect'. This is shorthand for the creation of a meal which is full of color, flavor, bounty, and surprise.
What is Ottolenghi known for? ›
Yotam Ottolenghi is the chef-patron of the Ottolenghi group. He is the author of nine best-selling cookery books which have garnered many awards, including the National Book Award for Ottolenghi SIMPLE, which was also selected as best book of the year by the New York Times.
Who is the owner of Ottolenghi restaurant? ›
Ottolenghi began in a small shop in Notting Hill in 2002. Chefs Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi were at the helm, creating a food shop, deli, restaurant, and bakery.
Does Ottolenghi have children? ›
Ottolenghi met his partner Karl Allen in 2000; they married in 2012 and live in Camden, London, with their two sons, born in 2013 and 2015.
How rich is Ottolenghi? ›
Key Financials
| Accounts | 2019 | 2021 |
|---|
| Cash | £1,336,712.00 | £1,688,812.00 |
| Net Worth | £1,543,770.00 | £2,583,579.00 |
| Total Current Assets | £1,938,410.00 | £3,162,953.00 |
| Total Current Liabilities | £406,652.00 | £612,500.00 |
The guy's an omnivore but his recipes are overwhelmingly vegetarian and vegan. His vegetarian (not vegan) cookbook Plenty< spent years near the top of Britain's bestseller lists.
Is Yotam Ottolenghi Israeli? ›
Yotam Ottolenghi is an Israeli born British chef, restaurateur and food writer who is renowned for his intelligent, yet ultimately simple, use of flavours which has led him to be regarded as one of the best chefs in the world.
Does Ottolenghi have any Michelin stars? ›
So far, his books have sold 5 million copies, and Ottolenghi - although he has never even been awarded a Michelin star and without being considered a great chef - has successfully blended Israeli, Iranian, Turkish, French and, of course, Italian influences to create a genre that is (not overly) elegant, international, ...
Does Ottolenghi eat meat? ›
If anything, Mr. Ottolenghi — tall and dapper, with salt-and-pepper hair, half-rim glasses and a penchant for pink-striped button-downs and black sneakers — should be a vegetarian pinup. But here's the rub: he eats meat. Apparently this is enough to discredit him in the eyes of the most devout abstainers.
While there are a handful of meat and fish dishes, the recipes are overwhelmingly vegetarian. The Ottolenghi approach to vegetables is where I think these books really shine, awarding an indulgence and satisfaction that can be missing in many plant-based dishes.
Who is the CEO of Ottolenghi? ›
Emilio Foa has extensive experience in various leadership roles within multiple companies. Emilio is currently serving as the CEO of Ottolenghi Ltd since April 2022. Emilio has also held the position of Chairman for KellyDeli, starting in January 2024.
What does Ottolenghi's husband do? ›
Ottolenghi entertains every second weekend at the London home he shares with his Northern Irish husband Karl Allen, a law graduate and former British Airways flight attendant, and a collector of vintage 1950s antiques, and their two sons.
Where is Ottolenghi Test Kitchen? ›
The Ottolenghi Test Kitchen
There's a quirky building in North London, built from equal parts brick and tahini, walls coated in olive oil and floors stained with spice: habanero and fenugreek, Aleppo chilli and black lime.
Does Ottolenghi have a restaurant in New York? ›
Share All sharing options for: Chef Yotam Ottolenghi Has No Plans to Expand to America Anytime Soon. London-based chef and cookbook author Yotam Ottolenghi will not be opening in New York, or anywhere outside of London for that matter, in the foreseeable future.
How many restaurants does Ottolenghi have? ›
Now a proud family of delis and restaurants, we have four Ottolenghi delis in Notting Hill, Islington, Chelsea, and Marylebone, as well as three restaurants - Ottolenghi Spitalfields, NOPI & ROVI. In all our locations you'll find vibrant food, low intervention wines, and warm hospitality.
