James Walters

James Walters, a self-taught chef and the visionary behind the Arabica restaurants, started his culinary journey with an 8-foot stall at Borough Market, quickly gaining a loyal following. Today, Arabica provides fresh meze, spices, baklava, and specialty ingredients to a wide range of food businesses, from local delis to luxury hotels. Following his market success, James opened Arabica Bar & Kitchen at Borough Market in 2014, and expanded with Arabica Kings Cross in 2019.