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April 14, 2023 48 mins

Today we’d like to introduce you to Chef Claudia Diawara. Claudia has been cooking for over a decade long. Starting out in front of the house, while one day realizing her dream was in the kitchen! Chef Claudia was actually born in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Ultimately she 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” LITERALLY and became an accomplished contortionist act. After realizing her true calling was cooking. She began working a full time job in the kitchen, while completing her studies in Culinary Arts. She cooked her way through Switzerland, France, Italy & landed in the US. Right now does double duty a Private Chef and Business Owner of Green Lab Kitchen . A meal prep & catering company in Marietta, GA. Let’s welcome Chef Claudia D to Chefish.

Welcome.. Host tell the audience how they met

Starter

I know we gave your intro, but in your own words what would you say is your true calling?

  • Claudia intros herself and talks about their medium within the food world.

-Just to give our listeners a Taste Tell us why you chose being a chef as your career over being a controtionist/tv personality?

Main Course

When did you fall in love with food?

  • What was the moment where you were like “this is it”

When was the turning point in your career , Inspiration behind Green Lab?

  • Talk about a point or a moment you had to pivot, go bigger, take a break or simply readjust.
  • What actually brought you over to America? And when did you make that move?
  • Is there a big difference between working in the United States vs. International kitchens?
  • What has your experience been working with men within the industry? Have you found it difficult? Is there a difference between working with men & women in the kitchen?
  • I would consider you one of the highest paid Private Chefs I know. Can you tell me more about your current rates? And your best advise on contract negotiations?
  • What are some key things to keep in mind when creating a catering budget & running a successful business?

Recipe for success

Tell me 3 things you want everyone to know about the business? Or 3 things you would tell your younger self.

Dessert

Tell us about this 2023 World Food Championship- for those who may not be familiar

  • Jourdan asks Claudia D about the world food championship set to air later this year

Chef EATS: -What type of music do you like to listen to when you cook? -After a long day of cooking. What is your go to meal?

Outro

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