Early Influences and Career Path

Laura King's childhood food experiences were simple and structured, with her mother as the primary cook. Although she didn't harbor any initial interest in the culinary field, her career journey began unexpectedly after working in various roles, including journalism and engineering. When an opportunity in the caviar industry arose, she took the leap despite having no prior knowledge about caviar itself. This decision laid the groundwork for her future as a leading caviar expert in the UK, which she hadn't planned but fully embraced once the opportunity presented itself.