Women in Irish food: 'I watched behaviour in that kitchen and said it will never happen in mine'

Seven women in the food industry talk to Joe McNamee about finding success in a world dominated by men

Anna Haugh, TV chef and chef-proprietor, Myrtle, London.

I grew up surrounded by strong women, all positive and nurturing influences. Other than the catatonia-inducing shyness of my early teens, I have always been as comfortable in the company of women as men.

I have always from a young age fully supported with all my heart true equality of the sexes and mention of ‘feminism’ doesn’t cause me to crumple to the ground clutching my nether regions.