Anthony Featured on FOODCast: Chefs as Catalysts of Change

Anthony recently featured in Episode 3 of the FOODCastS podcast - a new series exploring how chefs are helping to reshape Europe’s food systems for the better.

The episode is part of FOODPathS, a European Commission-funded project laying the groundwork for the European Partnership for Sustainable Food Systems for People, Planet & Climate. It’s a big-picture initiative, but the podcast keeps things grounded, with real stories from chefs, growers, and food activists across the continent.

In this episode, Anthony shares the thinking behind Fat Tomato: how a passion for seed sovereignty and biodiversity evolved into an edible garden horticultural project that grows over 500 heritage varieties of vegetables, herbs, fruits, and edible flowers. From garlic that takes nine months to grow to carrot-top pesto that saves delicious greens from the bin - it’s all part of the Fat Tomato way of cooking and thinking.

The conversation touches on:

• Why biodiversity matters - in the soil, on the plate, and for the planet

• What growing your own food teaches you (spoiler: a lot of patience)

• Simple ways anyone can cook more sustainably at home

• And a go-to lentil salad that’s endlessly adaptable with the seasons

This episode also connects with Anthony’s involvement in the LIFE Climate Smart Chefs project, another EU-funded initiative that brought together chefs across Europe to explore low-impact, high-flavour cooking for a changing world.

Listen to the episode and learn more about the FOODPathS project here.

Whether you're a chef, gardener, or just someone who cares about good food and the future, this episode is full of thoughtful insights and practical tips from the garden and kitchen at Fat Tomato.