Plates London

The story

Plates London: Michelin-Starred Plant-Based Dining in Hoxton

A New Standard for Plant-Based Cooking

Plates London, on Old Street in Hoxton, is a restaurant that redefines what plant-based dining can be. In 2026, it earned a Michelin star, a recognition that speaks to the precision, creativity and depth of flavour in every dish. This is not a compromise—it is a bold, personal vision of fruit and vegetable cookery.

Chef Kirk Haworth’s Journey

The food at Plates follows chef Kirk Haworth’s own path. After years cooking in Michelin-starred kitchens, he turned to a plant-based diet for health—his own, and the planet’s. That shift became the foundation of the restaurant. Haworth is now a leading figure in British plant-based cookery, and his team shares a mission that goes beyond the plate: improving wellness for chefs across the industry.

Seasonal, Nature-Inspired Menus

The restaurant offers two tasting menus that change with the seasons. The Signature Menu presents eight courses, while the Discovery Menu extends to eleven—available at certain times. Both are built around produce at its peak, with an ethos that sustainability means creating a way of life where people and planet can flourish. The kitchen cannot accommodate allergies to nuts, soya or allium, as these ingredients are central to the cooking.

The Dining Experience

Plates is an intimate space, with counter dining and table service. Reservations open in seasonal windows and are released via the restaurant’s newsletter. The atmosphere is focused and warm, letting the food—and the story behind it—take centre stage. For those seeking plant-based cooking that stands confidently alongside the best in London, Plates delivers.