Sarah Kettel

Host of Talking Hospitality | Culinary Innovator | Author

(Host 2020-24)

Sarah Kettel has been actively working in the hospitality industry for the last ten years. Her experience is diverse, encompassing roles in outdoor catering, front of house, back of house, and delivery cloud kitchens. This breadth of experience underlines her deep understanding and passion for the hospitality sector.

In 2020, Sarah embarked on further education, studying for a foundation degree in Culinary Arts at Westminster Kingsway College. She also expanded her studies into sustainability (Food System Transformation at the University of Copenhagen) and AI for deployment (DeepLearning.ai and Oxford Said Business School starting February 2022). Her commitment to education reflects her dedication to continuous learning and staying at the forefront of culinary innovation.

Sarah is working to merge her love of food with her interest in technology. She aims to influence positive change in the hospitality industry by integrating culinary arts with advancements in sustainability and AI.

Alongside Timothy R Andrews, Sarah co-created the podcast "Timothy Put The Kettel On," a platform to share stories and celebrate the resilience and ingenuity found in the hospitality industry. She rejoins in season 4 as part of the rebranded "Talking Hospitality" podcast, and brings her knowledge, enthusiasm to the show, sharing insights and experiences from the hospitality world.

Notable Contributions and Achievements:

Mentoring in The Tooting Street Food Challenge; Sarah mentored a winning team of young people, guiding them from concept to establishing their own street food stall.

Wandsworth Young Chef of The Year: Sarah joined the judging panel one year, contributing her expertise to this competition for and encouraging young chefs for the future.

Demo Chef at The Allergy & Free From Show: Since 2018, she has been giving cookery demonstrations, focusing on gluten-free recipes.

Author of Gluten Free Gifts From The Kitchen, a book showing how to make some impressive baked goods, but also give you plenty of ideas for gift foods that are naturally gluten free too.

Sarah's career in the hospitality sector is characterized by her unique blend of culinary skill and a forward-thinking embrace of technology. Her path reflects a dynamic blend of professional agility and a pioneering approach, underpinned by a strong commitment to culinary art and tech-driven progress. With a rich tapestry of roles, academic achievements, and innovative ventures, Sarah stands as a vibrant figure in the hospitality industry, continually seeking to effect positive change and inspire through her work, and now supports the new and expanding hospitality businesses.