Andrew Clarke
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Andrew Clarke is an award-winning chef, restaurateur, and live-fire veteran, with nearly 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry.
He is the founder and director of ACME FIRE CULT, the East London live-fire mecca that quickly became one of London’s hottest restaurant openings in 2022. Known for its open-air kitchen, bold vegetable-led menu, and a strong focus on sustainability, zero-waste practices, and innovative use of by-products.
Andrew recently launched ACME TACO, serving CDMX style tacos at 40ft Brewery in Walthamstow’s ‘Beer Mile’
He is brand ambassador for Westholme – the nature led Australian Wagyu, and was previously chef-director at Brunswick House and St Leonard.
In 2016, he co-founded Pilot Light, a pioneering mental health campaign that helped open up honest conversation around wellbeing in the hospitality industry.
He was awarded the Innovation Award by the Craft Guild of Chefs in 2019, and later that year, named on the Evening Standard's Progress 1000 list as one of London’s most influential people.
Beyond the kitchen, Andrew is a creative consultant for food and lifestyle brands, and an active Musician, Tech House DJ, and Shamanic Practitioner – holding ceremonies and retreats, working with plant medicines and music to support healing and transformation.
