Arthur Potts Dawson
Ethical chef and social entrepreneur
*Fees are a guide only. Exact cost will be dependent on requirements and are subject to change.
About Arthur Potts Dawson
Arthur Potts-Dawson is a celebrated chef, sustainability expert and keynote speaker with nearly 30 years’ experience in the hospitality industry. Trained by the Roux brothers and having worked with culinary legends like Rose Gray, Ruth Rogers and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Arthur has built a reputation not only for his food, but for his unwavering commitment to making the food industry greener, fairer and more transparent.
A former executive head chef at Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen and the driving force behind acclaimed eco-restaurants Acorn House and The Water House, Arthur is passionate about food that’s good for people and the planet. He is perhaps best known to the public as the founder of The People’s Supermarket, a pioneering co-operative which became the subject of a Channel 4 documentary and helped transform how we think about community and food access.
A compelling and down-to-earth speaker, Arthur regularly delivers talks and workshops on sustainable food systems, circular economies, and how businesses and individuals alike can make more conscious choices around what they eat and serve. His style is practical, inspiring and rooted in real-world experience – whether launching socially-driven restaurants, designing zero-waste kitchens, or working with the UN’s World Food Programme to tackle food poverty globally.
Arthur is a key voice in The Chef’s Manifesto, a global network of chefs working towards a better food future. He has appeared on numerous TV shows, contributed to BBC Radio 4, and written for The Guardian. His talks are ideal for organisations looking to take meaningful action on ESG goals, sustainability targets, or employee engagement around ethical food.
Warm, engaging and full of fresh ideas, Arthur brings deep insight and a much-needed sense of urgency to the conversation around food, climate and community.
To book Keynote Speaker Arthur Potts-Dawson, contact The Speakers Agency on +44(0)1332 810481 or email enquiries@thespeakersagency.com
In addition to his keynote speaking, Arthur Potts Dawson offers a unique, fully bespoke dining experience that brings sustainability, provenance, and purpose directly to the table.
For selected client events, Arthur works closely with organisers and catering teams to design tailored three-course menus built around seasonal, ethically sourced, and low-impact ingredients. Each menu is curated to reflect both the client’s values and the theme of the event, ensuring that sustainability is not just discussed — it is experienced.
Ahead of the event, Arthur collaborates with on-site chefs and suppliers to source responsible produce and translate his vision into a practical, high-quality menu. On the day, he is present in the kitchen, supporting and supervising teams as the dishes are prepared and delivered to guests.
During the evening, Arthur delivers short, engaging talks between courses, sharing the stories behind the ingredients, the producers, and the environmental impact of food choices. These moments add depth and context to the dining experience, turning each course into a meaningful conversation about sustainability, food systems, and responsible leadership.
The result is a memorable, immersive experience that combines outstanding food with insight, inspiration, and tangible learning — ideal for leadership dinners, client hospitality, and values-led corporate events.
Get in touch today to explore these bespoke dining experiences with a member of our team.
Client Feedback
"Arthur's background in championing Sustainability through his award-winning restaurants and partnerships with The World Food Programme lended to an impactful speech uncovering industry challenges and opportunities. His focus on food resiliency, rehabilitation of the natural world and sustainable innovation resonated very well with our audience of foodservice experts and industry leaders."
Kerry Foodservice
"Arthur not only inspired the curated menu with his own advocacy around sustainable and seasonal ingredients, but created them from his own inspiration from the clients brand and product. The mix of this created an evening of discovery for each guest and the result and feedback has been glowing! It was truly a collaborative culinary experience and we would love to work with Arthur again in the future!"
Some Bright Spark
