Beyond the Pass with Anna Tobias

Anna Tobias is here! Anna began her career at Blueprint Café under Jeremy Lee before spending four formative years at The River Café. She later became Head Chef at Rochelle Canteen, guided by Margot Henderson and Melanie Arnold, who encouraged her to find her own voice in the kitchen and her own approach to hospitality. After Rochelle Canteen, Anna freelanced, including a residency at P. Franco. In 2020, she opened Café Deco with the team from 40 Maltby Street, where she leads as Head Chef and owner. Alongside cooking beautiful food, she is committed to creating meaningful change in kitchens, championing team welfare at the fore front.

Tune in to hear us talk about building a restaurant with intention, creating a kitchen culture rooted in respect, and why the humble potato is the best ingredient there is. Quickfire favourites include neighbourhood spot Oi Vita, a packet of plain salted crisps, and two unforgettable dishes: her mum’s broth with semolina dumplings, and a langoustine and crab lasagna by Phil Howard from the days of The Square that she still dreams about.