About Max
Max La Manna is an award‑winning author, low‑waste chef, and campaigner whose casual, real‑life approach to food has inspired millions around the world to cook with less waste and more confidence. Max has built a community of over 2 million followers, with his simple, affordable recipes and practical kitchen tips generating more than 1 billion views.
Grounded in his own journey of reducing waste and rethinking his relationship with food, Max focuses on making low‑impact cooking accessible to everyone. His recipes champion humble ingredients, everyday leftovers, and using as much of each ingredient as possible—proving that cutting food waste can be both delicious and achievable.
Max’s debut cookbook, More Plants Less Waste, was named Most Sustainable Cookbook at the 2020 Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. His follow‑up, You Can Cook This!, won World’s Best Vegan Cookbook 2023 at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards and has been translated into seven languages, extending his message to kitchens around the world.
Beyond his books and social platforms, Max has been featured in Vogue, Vice, and The Guardian for his low‑impact cooking style, and he hosted the 5‑part BBC Earth series Regeneration Food which was nominated for a Webby Award. He has also appeared on BBC Saturday Kitchen Live, BBC Breakfast, BBC Sunday Morning Live, and Channel 4’s Steph’s Packed Lunch.
Recognised as a leading voice in the future of food, Max has received multiple awards, including Digital Creator of the Year at the Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards and a place on VegNews’ Top 40 Chefs Changing the Future of Food. Today, he continues to develop recipes, write, and collaborate with brands, organisations, and governments to help people eat better for themselves and the planet.
