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Bowditch, a regular cast member of Made in Chelsea, co-founded the London restaurant in 2020 with YouTuber Mikey Pearce. Serving healthier fast food items such as burger and nuggets, Clean Kitchen was entirely plant-based until this week.

In an Instagram post, Pearce and Bowditch explained that the restaurant would be adding animal products to its menu following a “tough, tough year.” The restaurant would shift from a “100 percent plant-based menu to a much more wholefood approach, catering for everyone” said Pearce.

“I’m so passionate about animal welfare, I can’t physically be part of something that isn’t fully plant-based,” said Bowditch, referring to her decision to step down from her role. “I have to stand true to my values.”

Business decision

Pearce said that the decision was to protect jobs and protect the business. The restaurant was initially very successful, making £725,000 in revenue in its first year. It also quickly expanded into catering for brands such as Under Armour. But, according to the Instagram post, the restaurant has struggled over the last year.

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“Clean is now opening up our menu to be focused on becoming healthier, fresher and better for you,” said the accompanying caption. “We will of course still be championing our plant-based classics on our menu.”

It is not the first restaurant to put animal products on the menu after first being fully plant-based. Nomas Gastrobar in Macclesfield, Cheshire, added meat and dairy to its menu in January after being fully vegan since its opening in 2021.

Praise for Bowditch

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Many commenters on Clean Kitchen’s and Bowditch’s Instagram posts praised her decision to step down. People expressed admiration that she was “sticking to” her “principles” and said they had “huge respect” for her.

Bowditch was raised vegetarian and grew up surrounded by rescue animals. She transitioned to veganism in adulthood.

Many have expressed disappointment with Clean Kitchen’s menu changes. Some said they had invested in the business when it was crowdfunding and questioned if they could get their money back now that the restaurant no longer aligned with their values.

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Made In Chelsea star Lucy Watson is the latest celebrity to feature on the Plant Based News Podcast. 

The entrepreneur, and creator of Feed Me Vegan ready meals, sits down with PBN’s Co-Founder Robbie Lockie to discuss vegan parenting, The Game Changers, ethical fashion, the infamous Tesco advert, and much more. 

“Until everyone knows, I will not be satisfied and I will not stop.”

The podcast covers subjects including:

1:30: Lucy’s childhood

6.00: Advice for parents with vegan children

7.45: Vegan children living with non-vegan parents 

9.25: Transitioning from pescatarian to vegan

11.30: Making the connection 

12.35: Staying motivated and positive 

15.20: Would you raise your children vegan? 

17.25: The infamous Tesco advert

21.40: The Game Changers

24.44: Flexitarians 

27.30: What’s holding the vegan movement back?

28.50: Celebrity culture and vegan advocacy 

34.30: Ethical fashion 

37.10: Favorite vegan makeup brands

38.38: What is fast-fashion?

40.35: Appearing on This Morning 

42.30: Appearing on Made In Chelsea 

45.08: Lucy’s vegan restaurant 

46.50: Lucy’s vegan ready meals and desserts 

51.55: Stranded on a desert island

You can listen to the full podcast and follow the Plant Based News Podcast

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