E. Amélio

E. Amélio

Born in Rondônia in the western Amazon, E. Amélio has called London home for over two decades after years of travelling through Latin America, Africa, and Europe.

He trained in Italian and French kitchens, working alongside Michelin-starred teams including the brigade at Rigň in Parsons Green and at Chris Galvin's Bistrot de Luxe in Baker Street.

In 2017 he founded Oliveira Kitchen, a plant-based restaurant he ran with his wife in London for nine years, first in East Sheen and later in Shoreditch. The restaurant became known for its rigorous, ingredient-led approach to plant-based cooking. No ultra-processed substitutes. No imitation meat. Just honest food treated with the seriousness it deserves.

It's Only Natural is his debut cookbook series. Drawing on the recipes and techniques developed during his years at Oliveira Kitchen, the series explores the full possibilities of plant-based cooking across three volumes. The first book introduces the ingredients. The second, Every Day, brings those ingredients into everyday cooking. The third, forthcoming, turns to desserts.

He lives in London with his wife and son.