Olia Hercules

Olia Hercules is a Leith’s-trained chef, recipe writer and food stylist.

Having honed her cooking skills in the fiery kitchens of Ottolenghi, she was picked as Observer Rising Star of 2015.

A regular contributor to the Guardian’s Cook supplement, Olia has written four books: Mamushka: Recipes from Ukraine & Beyond, Kaukasis, Summer Kitchen and Home Food: Recipes to Comfort and Connect.