Our Story
PLANB Began as exactly that: A change of plan.
The former ticket office of Crouch Hill Station was once meant to be redeveloped into a residential building. When planning permission wasn’t granted, a different idea took shape a small café. A true Plan B.
Today, we continue that story with a simple intention: to create a place where hospitality comes first, where people feel genuinely welcomed and looked after, and where time can be shared around the table with good food.
Meet The Team
Yas
Yas took over PLANB with a clear vision , to put hospitality at the heart of everything.
Growing up in Marseille, a cosmopolitan port city where cultures have blended and lived side by side for generations, he was shaped by a city that has always welcomed everyone. From this openness, he brings a spirit of generosity and warmth to PLANB, making every guest feel at ease and at home.
Passionate about food and wine, Yas draws inspiration from his Mediterranean roots and his father, who was a Chef-Patron. Fresh, high-quality ingredients and a focus on generosity and sharing guide every plate.
For Yas, hospitality has always been about more than food, it’s about how people feel, the atmosphere, and the joy of gathering around a table. At PLANB, he creates a space where guests can slow down, connect, and feel part of something shared.
Borys
Borys, Head Chef at PLANB, joined drawn to Yas’ vision, a place built on hospitality and good food, where people feel welcome and at ease. That sense of warmth and simplicity first connected him to the project.
His cooking journey began at home with his mother and grandmother, learning simple, everyday cooking and a natural respect for ingredients.
He trained in Kyiv and worked through professional kitchens, where discipline and French technique shaped his path.
His cooking today is inspired by the Mediterranean, from Spain, Italy, Southern France, and North Africa, where simple ingredients bring strong flavour.
At PLANB, he works with the team to create honest, balanced dishes focused on quality and simplicity.
For Borys, cooking is about respect for ingredients and serving food that feels thoughtful and generous.