"A Woman's Place is in the Kitchen" by Sally Abé is a compelling and insightful exploration of gender dynamics within the culinary world, challenging traditional stereotypes and advocating for the recognition and empowerment of women in professional kitchens. Abé, an accomplished chef herself, brings a unique perspective to the conversation, combining her personal experiences with broader discussions about the barriers women face in the culinary industry.

The book delves into the history of women in the kitchen, both at home and in professional settings, and examines how societal expectations have shaped and often limited their roles. Abé also highlights the achievements of pioneering female chefs who have broken through the glass ceiling and made significant contributions to the culinary arts.

With a blend of personal anecdotes, interviews with other female chefs, and a critical look at the industry, Abé presents a narrative that is both informative and inspiring. She not only addresses the challenges women face but also celebrates their successes and resilience in a male-dominated field.

"A Woman's Place is in the Kitchen" is more than just a critique; it’s a call to action for greater equality and representation in the culinary world. It’s a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of gender and food, offering valuable insights for aspiring chefs, food enthusiasts, and advocates for gender equality alike. Sally Abé’s passionate and articulate voice makes this book a significant contribution to ongoing discussions about the roles of women in all areas of society, particularly in professional kitchens where they continue to carve out their rightful place.

Sally Abe shares her world her experience as a chef in a man’s world.She shares the ugly truth about the treatment of women in this male dominated field.Now that she is an executive chef she is determined to change the tense environment. I really enjoyed learning about her life and her growth.#netgalley #littlebrownuk

I loved this book!
The incredible insight into commercial kitchens, the downfalls, exhaustion and mental health issues that don't only affect kitchen staff, but how these issues can be worse for female chefs. The writing is at times raw, transparent and poignant, while other times enraging the inner feminist in me.
I'm a huge fan of Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen and similar, but this book has really been an eye opener about why these types of shows may be problematic rather than entertaining.
Sally is such an inspiration. I really loved parts where she saw herself molding into her male predecessors, but rather than continue the cycle of MH issues, abuse and similar, she's worked at ways to create such a safe and thriving environment for herself and her staff. FABULOUS!

If you’ve ever wondered what it is like to be a woman in a professional kitchen this is for you. Sally’s sheer graft is amazing. In a short time she’s moved from entry level to executive chef. One of her missions is to support women to thrive inland succeed ib the kitchen.

Fast paced and fascinating, definitely a must read book

This isn't my usual read but I was intrigued to find out more about female chef's experiences and I was definitely surprised to learn about the more negative experiences. A Woman's Place is in the Kitchen is something so many of us women have heard but it seems from reading this the professional kitchens are not a place where women are respected. I am glad I read this as it has definitely highlighted long standing issues that need to be resolved for women to feel safe and have the respect they deserve in their professional culinary careers.