Chef Moldovan Ionut Lazar

Cooking has been my passion for the past 7 years, and throughout my career I have had the opportunity to work in some of the most demanding professional kitchens. I began my journey in Romania, where I spent five years developing my skills under chefs with experience at Noma Copenhagen and Baracca Cluj, one of Romania’s most acclaimed restaurants and featured in the Gault & Millau Guide.

For the past two years, I have been based in Ireland, where I work as a Senior Chef at Hawksmoor Dublin, one of the World’s 50 Best Steakhouses. This role has strengthened my expertise in premium ingredients, precise execution, and delivering consistently high standards.

In addition to my restaurant career, I have extensive experience catering private events and creating bespoke tasting menus in both Romania and Ireland. I enjoy working closely with clients to design unique dining experiences that reflect their tastes, whether it’s an intimate dinner, a family celebration, or an exclusive private event.

My cooking combines fine dining techniques with a modern, ingredient-led approach.