Crafted with
Intention.
Isabelle Fontaine
Founder & Executive Chef · London
Isabelle trained under three Michelin-starred chefs in Lyon before spending a decade as a private chef to art collectors and diplomats across Europe. In 2018, she returned to London with a singular vision: to build an agency that treated food not as a service, but as a medium for memory-making.
Her philosophy is deceptively simple — the best meals are the ones that feel inevitable. Every ingredient chosen with care. Every seating arrangement considered. Every moment choreographed so that it feels entirely spontaneous.
Today, Saffron & Co. operates across four continents, working with 47 partner chefs, 200+ artisan producers, and a clientele that includes CEOs, artists, and families who simply believe that gathering around a table is the most important thing a person can do.
Isabelle Fontaine
Founder & Executive Chef
Our Journey
Eight years of building something we believe in — one extraordinary meal at a time.
2018
Saffron & Co. launches in London with three private dining suites and a team of five.
2019
Collaboration with Chef Arnaud Leconte earns us our first press feature in The Times.
2020
Luxury meal kits pivot during the pandemic, reaching 12,000 households in 60 days.
2021
Our Manhattan outpost opens to a 400-person waitlist on day one.
2022
First curated culinary journey — 14 guests, 10 days, 3 Michelin restaurants in Japan.
2024
Third global office opens in Dubai, serving the Middle East and South Asia market.
2026
47 chef partners, 2,400+ experiences delivered, and a growing community of 80,000 food lovers.
What We Believe
Intentional Craft
Every element of every experience is considered — from the provenance of an ingredient to the weight of a fork.
Deep Hospitality
We believe hospitality is a form of love. We treat every guest as we would treat someone we deeply admire.
Sourced with Integrity
We partner only with producers who share our commitment to sustainable farming, fair wages, and zero-waste kitchens.
Community First
The best meals are shared ones. We build experiences that bring people together around a common table.
The Team
Isabelle Fontaine
Founder & Executive Chef
Marcus Webb
Head of Experiences
Priya Nair
Culinary Director
Julien Moreau
Chef Partnerships