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Thomasina Miers
Hospitality
Food and Nutrition
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Transform sustainability into profitability with Thomasina Miers OBE, culinary entrepreneur and sustainable food expert. Thomasina helps organisations implement eco-friendly practices while maintaining commercial success, drawing on her experience as MasterChef winner and founder of carbon-neutral restaurant chain Wahaca.
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Thomasina Miers OBE combines culinary innovation with sustainable business practices, transforming authentic Mexican flavours into successful dining experiences that challenge British perceptions of global cuisine.
As co-founder of Wahaca, a thriving restaurant chain with 14 UK locations, Thomasina has built her reputation as a MasterChef winner, author of seven cookbooks including "Meat-Free Mexican," and regular food columnist for Guardian Feast. Her journey from Ballymaloe Cookery School graduate to influential restaurateur showcases her commitment to culinary authenticity.
Thomasina helps organisations navigate contemporary food challenges by demonstrating how sustainability drives profitability. Her business model proves that vegetable-forward menus, comprehensive recycling programmes, and carbon-neutral operations can create commercial success in competitive markets. Her approach balances environmental responsibility with customer satisfaction and financial viability.
Audiences leave Thomasina's presentations with actionable strategies for building ethical food businesses, creating authentic culinary experiences that honour cultural traditions, and implementing sustainable practices that connect with environmentally conscious consumers. Her insights help businesses transform sustainability challenges into brand differentiation opportunities.
Book Thomasina for practical wisdom from a culinary entrepreneur who has successfully merged profit with purpose in the modern food landscape.
Thomasina Miers OBE, MasterChef winner and founder of the successful Wahaca restaurant chain, delivers compelling insights on how businesses can transform sustainability challenges into profitable opportunities while honouring culinary authenticity. Book this influential restaurateur to gain practical strategies for merging profit with purpose in today's competitive market landscape.
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Thomasina Miers draws on her experience as a restaurateur and MasterChef winner to walk audiences through how Wahaca built a commercially viable, carbon-neutral restaurant chain, using her own business as a live case study in sustainable food entrepreneurship.
Thomasina Miers OBE speaks on sustainable food business, culinary entrepreneurship, and the commercial case for vegetable-forward and carbon-neutral operations. She is the co-founder of Wahaca, a 14-location UK restaurant chain, and a MasterChef winner who has authored seven cookbooks and writes a regular column for Guardian Feast.
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