In this episode of Everyday Empires, we sit down with Sohini Banerjee — economist turned chef, and the creative force behind Smoke & Lime, one of London’s most unique Bengali supper clubs.

Born in Kolkata and raised in the UK, Sohini has worked with trailblazers like Asma Khan and Rohit Ghai before creating her own path. Since 2018, she and her husband have welcomed guests into their home — serving a seasonal and zero-waste menu that blends heritage, sustainability, and creativity.

But Smoke & Lime is more than food. It’s about preserving culture, celebrating connections, and being your authentic self.

In this conversation, Sohini opens up about:

- Being bullied as a child for her clothes and food — and why she never stopped embracing her heritage

- Why she doesn’t want to open a r ...