Chef for Prince William’s eco awards refused to plan ‘disrespectful’ vegan menu

Chef for Prince William’s eco awards refused to plan ‘disrespectful’ vegan menu

Saulo Jennings said the plant-based banquet would abandon his culinary mission

Brazilian Chef Rejects Prince William's Vegan Banquet: “It’s Like Asking Iron Maiden to Play Jazz”

A Brazilian chef has ditched cooking for Prince William at the Earthshot environmental awards after being told the menu must be vegan — calling it a total slap in the face to Amazonian tradition.

Brazilian Chef Rejects Prince William's Vegan Banquet: 'It's Like Asking Iron Maiden To Play Jazz'

When Brazilian chef Saulo Jennings received an invitation to cook for an heir to the British throne, he imagined serving dishes that reflected the heart of his homeland.Jennings, known for his deep respect for Amazonian ingredients and sustainable cooking, had one clear vision: to present the pirarucu, a massive river fish that has become a symbol of ecological recovery in the Amazon.But when organisers of the Earthshot Prize told him the menu f…