Andrew Clarke
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 was previously chef-director at Brunswick House and St Leonards, working alongside Jackson Boxer. In 2016, he co-founded Pilot Light, a pioneering mental health campaign that helped open up honest conversation around wellbeing in the hospitality industry. 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.