Abbie Hendren
Abbie Hendren is currently Head Chef for Veteran Sally Abe on her new project opening spring 2026 in Hackney.
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| Restaurant | Head Chef (at a new Hackney venture) |
Born in London, with part of her childhood spent in Australia, Abbie draws on a broad range of influences. She joined Sam’s Waterside as Sous Chef in late 2023 and was soon promoted to Head Chef, reflecting her skill, leadership, and creative approach in the kitchen.
Abbie worked in notable London kitchens including The Glasshouse in Kew, La Trompette in Chiswick, and The Petersham Hotel in Richmond, where she developed her love of fine-dining and deep understanding of seasonal British produce.
Abbie has always been motivated knowing that her food is eaten at milestone moments in the clients' lives, and she wants to make sure that each dish she creates has the potential to live long in someone’s memory.
Her menu is a celebration of cinema, highlighting legendary films and actors from London and the South East.
