Claudia Lavender

Short bio

Chef Claudia Lavender is a soulful Private Chef Sydney whose food celebrates Mediterranean roots and heartfelt storytelling. Her cooking invites people to slow down, connect, and savour the moment.

Bio

Chef Claudia Lavender’s journey as a Personal Chef Sydney began in the kitchens of Barcelona at just 15 years old. While living with a Spanish family who produced award-winning olive oil, she discovered the joy of preparing food with love, intention, and tradition. It was there she learned the art of paella—a ritual that shaped her culinary identity.

Her passion only deepened with time. Claudia speaks fluent Spanish, has returned to live in Spain, and trained in immersive cooking programs in Valencia—the birthplace of paella. She later refined her technique in London’s fast-paced kitchens under the mentorship of renowned chefs. Today, as a Personal Chef New South Wales, she brings that experience to private tables across Sydney.

At the heart of her culinary philosophy is connection. As a Private Chef Sydney, Claudia crafts meals that encourage people to slow down and share meaningful moments. Whether it’s a casual backyard fiesta or a curated long-table dinner, her food is always grounded in generosity, seasonality, and soul.

Inspired by her maternal lineage—her Egyptian-Italian grandmother and her mother, both gifted cooks—Claudia’s dishes reflect a deep reverence for produce. Her mother’s philosophy of “start with the best and let it shine” lives on in every menu she creates as a Personal Chef Sydney.

With her business, Claud’s Table, Chef Claudia Lavender combines the elegance of Mediterranean cooking with local, sustainable ingredients. As a Personal Chef New South Wales, she honours traditional techniques while celebrating the stories behind each dish.

Above all, this Private Chef Sydney believes in food as an act of love. From her paella pans to shared tables, Claudia brings people together through dishes rich in flavour, memory, and joy.