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Melanie Blatt Marks 50th Birthday with Career Pivot into Pub Kitchen
From Pop Stardom to Culinary Role
All Saints icon Melanie Blatt has taken a surprising career turn, celebrating her 50th birthday by working as a chef in a North London pub kitchen, a world away from her chart-topping days with the acclaimed girl group. The former pop star, now embracing chef’s whites, informed her followers on social media about her latest professional endeavour. The musician and mother recently completed her inaugural shift in the kitchens of The Londesborough, a popular public house located in North London.
The Londesborough Residency
Known for the hit single “Never Ever,” Blatt is participating in the pub’s “celebrity chef” initiative on Tuesdays, and has announced her continued involvement in the coming weeks. Her curated menu features a selection of gourmet burger options, including a slow-cooked beef patty and a jerk chicken variation, both accompanied by thick-cut chips and gravy. Patrons seeking a vegetarian option can enjoy a macaroni cheese burger.
Menu Highlights
- Slow-cooked beef patty burger
- Jerk chicken burger
- Macaroni cheese burger (vegetarian)
- Chunky chips and gravy
Blatt shared her experience on Instagram, posting a series of images from her day in the kitchen. Captioning the photos, she remarked: “This was the day I turned 50!”
Social Media Announcement and Fan Engagement
Birthday Business Launch
In her social media post, Blatt further elaborated on her new venture, stating: “I spent it cooking for the people I love I thought it was the perfect moment to launch my new business @fullfillingsfood.” She also encouraged fans to visit her at The Londesborough every Tuesday, and to follow her new food business’s social media page for updates: “I’ll be at @thelondesborough every Tuesday. Follow the FullFillings page for updates.”
Humour and Authenticity
Another social media update featured a candid photograph of Blatt with her hair styled in a ponytail. In this post, she playfully commented on her transition to the culinary world, writing: “Chucking my dignity and vanity in the bin to bring you a day in the life prepping for a Tuesday @fullfillingsfood takeover @thelondesborough.”
Melanie Blatt’s Culinary Background
Celebrity MasterChef Experience
Blatt’s foray into the food industry is not entirely new, as she previously demonstrated her cooking talents on the 17th season of Celebrity MasterChef in 2022. Her culinary skills were evident as she progressed to the final round, particularly impressing judges with her beef and pancetta pie during an initial challenge.
All Saints Legacy
Despite her culinary pursuits, Melanie Blatt remains widely recognised for her prominent role in the iconic 90s girl group, All Saints. Formed in 1997, the group, also featuring Nicole and Natalie Appleton, and Shaznay Lewis, achieved significant commercial success. All Saints attained five UK number one singles and released two multi-platinum selling albums. Globally, they have sold over 10 million records and received two BRIT Awards before their initial separation in 2001.