In conversation with Neil Rankin, chef, author and co-founder of symplicity®.

04 Jun 2026
NPD Discovery Theatre
NPD Discovery Theatre
Neil Rankin is a chef, author and co-founder of symplicity®. Neil Rankin is a chef, author and co-founder of symplicity®. A science graduate who retrained as a chef at 29, Neil went on to cook at Michelin level and open a number of influential London restaurants, including Pitt Cue Co, John Salt, Smokehouse and Temper. He is widely recognised as a pioneer of fire-based cooking in the UK, a regular contributor to food media, and a familiar face on UK television.

Driven by a long-standing interest in flavour, sustainability and how food is made, Neil has increasingly focused on vegetables as the starting point for great taste.  He’ll be sharing his story with Rachel Auty.
Speakers
Rachel Auty
Rachel Auty, Food-innovation Consultant
Neil Rankin
Neil Rankin, Co-founder & Creative Director - symplicity.®

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