Derek Sarno

About

Derek Sarno is a renowned American plant-based chef and entrepreneur. He co-founded Wicked Kitchen, a popular plant-based food brand, alongside his brother Chad Sarno. Previously, he served as the Director of Plant-Based Innovation at Tesco, where he played a pivotal role in expanding the company's vegan and vegetarian offerings. His work at Tesco included launching the successful Wicked Kitchen range, which has become a staple in UK supermarkets and has expanded globally. Sarno's career also includes being the Senior Global Executive Chef at Whole Foods Market, where he oversaw national recipe development. He is also a co-founder of Good Catch Foods, an algae-based seafood company. Sarno advocates for making plant-based eating more accessible and mainstream, often focusing on the versatility of mushrooms in his recipes. He has authored several cookbooks and is recognized for his contributions to the plant-based culinary scene, being named among influential chefs in the field.