Furious female chefs who say they have experienced rampant sexism in the male-dominated industry have hit back at the Michelin-starred restaurateur's comments - with one telling FEMAIL the extreme measures she has taken in her career to avoid unwanted attention from her male peers.
Her comments come as 70 female chefs, including Great British Bake Off winner Candice Brown and 'queen of potatoes' Poppy O'Toole hit back at 53-year-old Atherton's inflammatory comments.
Responding to the row, Cue Point chef and founder Mursal Saiq, told Femail that misogyny in the industry is so rife that she's self-financed her business to avoid the distressing work environments that men can create.
A has furious row has erupted in the restaurant industry after male celebrity chef Jason Atherton said he 'doesn't really' see sexism in professional kitchens.
Talking to Femail, the chef and founder of Cue Point in London, Mursal Saiq (pictured), discussed her experiences of inequality in the food industry.
