The Plant Academy was established in early 2017 by me, Ellie, then aged 24. I have worked in hospitality since I was 14 and had gained a range of experience from serving tables, to working in busy kitchens. I realised there was a gap in the market for high quality vegan food and cake and decided to open up my own vegan cafe, cook the food, brew the coffee, bake the cakes and most importantly look after you lovely lot. At the time we opened, were the only vegan cafe in the whole of Merseyside!