Today we’d like to introduce you to Claudia Diawara.
Claudia Diawara has been cooking for over a decade long. Chef Diawara has recently been a Private Chef and New Business Owner of Green Lab Kitchen in Marietta, GA. Chef Claudia was born in Colombo, Sri Lanka was adopted and raised in Zurich Switzerland. Growing up in Zurich and dreaming of the big stage, Claudia decided to “run away with the circus” and became an accomplished contortionist act for the beloved Cirque. After realizing her true calling, Claudia decided to enroll in the Culinary Arts, her truest passion. Chef Claudia’s life has revolved around the culinary world since she was a young lady.
Beginning her career, she started of in the front of the house but soon gave way to her true passion for the creation of the food being served. Leading her to enter into the domain of the kitchen. Beginning in the kitchen Chef, Claudia started to work in the hottest kitchens in Zurich, Switzerland. After just a few short months, Claudia was promoted to Sous Chef and later became an Executive Chef. While working a full-time job in the kitchen, Chef Claudia was able to complete her studies in Culinary Arts. While having various opportunities to travel and Stage throughout France and Italy, Claudia was able to make the most of her time learning and working with the best. In 2015 she founded Green Lab Kitchen, a meal prep and catering company, which became a huge success and launched her company to the next level. While running her company Green Lab Kitchen, Claudia does double duty by working as a private chef for various professional athletes as well as catering to corporate accounts and events.
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
It has not been a smooth road. Lots of curveballs and bumps. I moved to Georgia to open up my kitchen, we started everything and because of differences and lies from the landlord, I lost everything. It was absolutely brutal when I first moved.
Please tell us more about your work, what you are currently focused on and most proud of.
I m a private chef and caterer. I specialize in healthy, well-balanced meals. I can cook all types of cuisine but I love fine dining. I do mostly high profile clients, such as athletes, CEOs, etc.
I m most proud of helping people to reach their goals. Support them and see them succeed. For example and football player switching her diet to Plantbased or loosing or put on weight, reaching their goals in a long-lasting relationship and support. What sets me apart is I try to always find a better way to do things. Making stuff from scratch like my vegan sausages or cheese. Knowing the process of how to make different foods with a healthyer choice of ingredients etc.
Is there a characteristic or quality that you feel is essential to success?
Always stay true to yourself. If the gig is meant to be, don’t force it. Be fair and realistic set clear boundaries.
Pricing:
- My private chef fee starts at $725 a day plus the cost of food up to 6 people
Contact Info:
- Website: Chefclaudiad.com
- Phone: 855 9686325
- Email: info@chefclaudiad.com
- Instagram: Chef_claudiad
- Other: www.greenlabkitchen.com
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