Furious row erupts in culinary world as 70 ‘outraged’ female chefs hit back at restaurateur Jason Atherton after he said he ‘hasn’t seen’ sexism in the industry

A has furious row has erupted in the restaurant industry after male celebrity chef Jason Atherton said he ‘doesn’t really’ see sexism in professional kitchens.

Furious female chefs who say they have experienced rampant sexism in the male-dominated industry have hit back at the Michelin-starred restaurateur’s comments – with one telling FEMAIL the extreme measures she has taken in her career to avoid unwanted attention from her male peers.