HI, I AM LAURA.

And I am your personal yacht and villa chef.

I began my culinary career in 1993 in London. From there, cooking shoulder to shoulder with amazing chefs, I discovered different cuisines and approaches to food.

 

In 2001 I started to work on amazing sailing boats learning how to deal with a constantly challenging environment and changing types of ingredients available.

 

Well versed in preparing ethnic food using the freshest ingredients, I enjoy creating unique dishes that blend unexpected flavour combinations.

dishes i created for boat owners, regattas and villas

Dorada lemon pesto on pizza bites
Sardinas' Sicialian way
Courgette basket stuffed with dry tomatoes and spicy tofu
Three flavour mini veggyburger on a maroccan style humus with season salad
Blueberry frozen with fresh almonds and chocolate flakes
Lime grilled octopus on crunchy potatoes with rocket cream
Apple tart with almond mousse
Slow cooked salmon with cauliflower florets, apple and skin crisp.

FOOD IS A TRUE SOURCE OF INSPIRATION FOR ME

Let me take you on a journey and make your day special through my cuisine. 

WHAT MAKES ME SPECIAL​

I’m able to work as a sole chef for different guests with different needs.

 

Using the freshest, local and seasonal ingredients I love to bring the full flavour of every single element to a dish.

 

For me cooking is a holistic process, paying the dishes I prepare the respect and love they deserve.

 

I believe food is the primary step to gaining a healthy body, soul and mind. By what we eat we can make a real difference to our unique Mother Earth.

 

Things that define me:

Able to work under pressure, very organized, meticulous about paying attention to each detail and keeping the kitchen always clean.

PLACES I HAVE WORKED IN

Laura the Chef_cooking in a villa in paradise
Laura the Chef_on a boat by sunset
Cooking in a villa
Laura the Chef_onboard with stormy weather
Working on a motor yacht
Expedition North Pole
Cooking villa style

EXPERIENCE & LICENSES

Over the course of my career I had the chance to cook in many different environments: In mountain lodges over 2.000 meters high; in slow food restaurants where I would only cook on a wooden stove of the eighteenth century; on one-design sailing boats around the world taking care of a galley over the polar circle up to the north pole …

 

Nowadays I am based in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, and it is time for me to offer my experience and approach to food as a private yacht and villa chef on a freelance basis. Feel free to reach out and tell me your needs.  

LICENSES I HOLD:
  • HACCP
  • Level 2, Food Safety and Hygiene
  • Registration at “Gente di Mare”
  • International Seaman’s book
  • IMO/Stcw refr.; first aid/stcw; PSSR
  • ENG1

DOWNLOAD MY CHEF CV HERE

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WHAT CLIENTS SAY ABOUT ME

Laura is a brilliant chef and definitely loves what she is doing. During her time onboard she spoiled my crew and me with excellent food. I highly recommend her as a chef.

S.F.

Boat Owner

Laura is very passionate about what she does. You can easily tell by the dishes she creates. It was a real pleasure having her cook for us. Thanks so much for your great service, Laura!

E.A.

Villa Owner

Laura’s food is excellent and a real joy. Every day she managed to surprise me and my guests by adding a special touch or a little twist to it. Even under tough conditions when we were out at sea for a couple of weeks with no land stop she still managed to make everyone happy.

K.K.

Boat Owner

CONTACT ME

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    Laura the Chef cooks for boat owners and villa owners