Hello & welcome. I’m Elmaz, founder of Peas & Love and chief of mezze operations.

I’m a London-born Turkish Cypriot, and growing up, hummus wasn’t a trendy supermarket staple, it was a simply part of my home.

I was personally obsessed with it. But as an ethnic kid growing up in London, it was hidden out of sight, a staple in my kitchen only. It felt like one of those little cultural things that was just ours.

In our house, food was everything. Cooking, eating, sharing, feeding people. Meals were never just meals. They were how we connected, celebrated, welcomed people in and brought everyone around the same table.

And at the centre of it all was Mum’s hummus.

Fast forward a few decades and hummus has gone from a humble staple in households like mine to a firm favourite in kitchens across the UK, regardless of background or ethnicity.

The hummus aisle has grown. The flavours have evolved. The market has exploded.

But I’m still biased.

Because, in my opinion, Mum’s original recipe from North Cyprus is still better than any I’ve ever tried out there.

It’s zesty, beautifully spiced, full-bodied and seriously moreish.

So I started making it, sharing it and giving it to friends and family. What began as a passion project slowly turned into something more when I realised something rather special: Mum’s hummus could turn hummus haters into hummus lovers. (True story, see testaments) 

And that’s when Peas & Love was born.

What started with The Classic (Mum’s original recipe) has evolved into 8 vibrant hummus flavours, 4 reimagined dips and, now, Mezze Moments.

Because I realised I dont just want to make great hummus.

I want to create experiences around it also.

Mezze Moments are specially curated mezze experiences, built around our signature hummus and dips, freshly prepared and delivered across London, ready for sharing.

For team lunches, client meetings, studio sessions, workshops, gatherings, celebrations or simply when you fancy putting something bloody good in the middle of the table.

So that’s the journey so far.

From a little girl secretly obsessed with hummus, to sharing Mum’s recipe with the world.

Thanks for joining me on this journey so far.

Always, with Peas & Love,
Elmaz x