Biography:
– Co-founder of Wicked Kitchen with brother Chad
– Former Director of Plant Based Innovation at Tesco
– Co-founder of plant-based seafood company Good Catch Foods
– Previously Senior Global Executive Chef at Whole Foods Market
– Advocate for increasing availability and convenience of plant-based food
Book:
– “Wicked Healthy” listed in Top 100 Vegan Cookbooks of All Time
– Co-authored “The Wicked Healthy Cookbook” with Chad Sarno
– Published by Grand Central in 2018
– ISBN: 978-1455570287
References:
– Co-authored “Wicked Smart. Wicked Healthy” with Chad Sarno
– Mentioned in articles by The Guardian, One Green Planet, Mens Journal, and Miami New Times
– Recognized by Tasting Table and VegNews for plant-based chef contributions
– Contributed to Tesco’s increased vegetarian and vegan product sales
– Emphasizes a diet of 80% healthy and 20% indulgent food
Health & Fitness:
– Notable figures include David L. Katz, Michael Klaper, and Susan M. Levin
– Historical works on vegetarianism date back to the 19th century
– Various authors and activists advocating for vegetarianism
– Contributions from chefs and cookbook authors in the plant-based movement
Achievements:
– Named one of the 21 Plant-Based Chefs You Need To Know in 2023
– Listed among the 37 Creative Chefs Crafting the Future of Vegan Food
– Contributed to Tesco’s expanded meat-free options for Christmas
– Advocates for less emphasis on the vegan label in promoting plant-based food
– Strong advocate for making plant-based food accessible and appealing to a wider audience
Derek Sarno is an American plant-based chef, cookbook writer and co-founder of the website Wicked Kitchen.
Derek Sarno | |
|---|---|
| Occupation(s) | Chef, author |
| Family | Chad Sarno (brother) Jake Sarno (son) |
| Website | WickedHealthyFood.com/ |