What is the meaning of life?

Oh, that’s deep. I’m still figuring it out, maybe ask me in the afterlife – but right now, I think we’re here to do our best and be kind.

What is the difference between right and wrong?

It’s about having a conscience and thinking about the ripple effect of your actions.

Where is your happy place?

At home in south London with my family and my dogs – a boxer called Fin and a French bulldog called Cole.

Nature or nurture?

I lean towards nurture. I think we’re always going to inherit parts of who we are, but how we’re raised and guided has more importance.

Is it more important to be liked or respected?

Respected. It’s nice to be liked but you might not like them back. And then it doesn’t matter. With my staff, for example, I like them to respect me first – it’s an added bonus if they like me.

Monica Galetti on the joys of home-cooking and her fears for the future of food