Our Story
Rooted in Passion.
Crafted with Purpose.
Philosophy
Luxury is not excess. It is the presence of intention in every detail — the right ingredient, the right moment, the right company.We believe the table is humanity's oldest stage. Long before restaurants, before menus, before reservations — there was the gathering. People came together over food to celebrate, to mourn, to negotiate, to fall in love.
Saffron & Co. exists to restore that original power to dining. Not the theatre of spectacle, but the quiet profundity of a meal that was made for you, by someone who cared deeply about every element of your experience.
Sophia Laurent
Founder & Creative Director
The Founder
A Table Set for Something More
Sophia Laurent spent her twenties eating her way across three continents. Trained at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and later at the Culinary Institute of America, she worked in Michelin-starred kitchens in Lyon, Copenhagen, and New York before returning to London with a singular mission.
"I kept asking myself: why is the most important part of any celebration — the food — so often the least considered? I wanted to change that."
In 2019, she founded Saffron & Co. from a rented kitchen in Mayfair with a guest list of twelve and a vision to match. The first supper club sold out in four hours. By 2021, the waiting list had reached three hundred names.
Today, Sophia leads a team of twenty-six — chefs, sommeliers, food stylists, and event architects — each sharing her conviction that no detail is too small and no experience too ambitious.
Our Journey
Six Years in the Making
What We Stand For
Our Six Values
Provenance
Every ingredient has a story. We know the farm, the farmer, and the season behind every element of your meal.
Craftsmanship
We obsess over the details that most people never notice — because those are precisely the details that make a meal unforgettable.
Seasonality
We cook what the earth offers today, not what the supply chain permits. Our menus change with the seasons, not with convenience.
Intimacy
Our most extraordinary experiences are designed for small groups. The finest meals are always shared with people who matter.
Sustainability
We partner with farms that share our values. Zero single-use plastic. Carbon-neutral delivery. Food that's good for the planet.
Joy
Ultimately, a meal should make you happy. We never lose sight of the simple, profound pleasure of eating something extraordinary.
The Team
The People Behind the Plate
Sophia Laurent
Founder & Creative Director
Marcus Osei
Head of Culinary Operations
Isabelle Marchetti
Head of Experiences
Ravi Krishnamurthy
Head Sommelier
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Whether it's an intimate dinner for four or a landmark celebration for two hundred, we're ready to begin.