I am a professional chef currently leaving in Australia and splitting my work time between my own business and the beautiful organisation OzHarvest & Refettorio restaurant. I did my studies at TAFE NSW and after that have worked in restaurants and many functions, both as full time or agency chef. My dream was always to open my own business and after a bit of immersion on the hospitality world I realized that catering and private chef work is what fulfill me the most, the straight contact with your client, the possibility to create and help them to build the best experience to their guests really enchants me.

With a Modern Australian cuisine infused with Brazilian influence and a touch of European flair I am capable to build the best menus focused on artisan food, slow process and low waste that will make your event remarkable.

For me, cooking is...

For me food is not just nourishment; it's a source of comfort and healing. So cooking is my way to give back to the World all my talent and love.

I learned to cook at...

At a young age growing up in a farm I was very fortunate to be always around artisan food cooked by my family and there is where it has started.

A cooking secret...

Respecting the ingredients and focusing on building the best flavour you can get from one unique bite.

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Chef Iara's reviews

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4 services

Iara was the most incredible chef. From punctuality, the food presentation to the quality and taste of the food. I can confidently say that was some of the best curated menu and food we’ve ever tasted. One of the guests demanded to take home the balsamic butter she made because he was that obsessed! The food was delicious and each item was so unique in its flavour profile. Nothing was plain. She even flavoured the roasted peanuts! She even helped us pack away left overs for the fridge because the quantity of food was massive!! Not often do you get quantity and quality but my goodness there was so much incredible food! I cannot rave on about Iara enough. We will use her again and again and again! Thank you for such a special night iara!