Michelin-Trained Pastry Chef & Consultant
Transforming the sweet kitchen through the lens of innovation.
Chef Mariana Chaves
The Philosophy
To Mariana, pastry is a form of alchemy: a delicate balance of raw ingredients and avant-garde techniques.
She doesn't just create desserts; she engineers multisensory experiences. By exploring the physical properties of materials and the nuances of flavour, she pushes the boundaries of what modern pastry can be.
Selected Work
Trusted By
Chef Mariana Chaves has worked worldwide, creating bespoke pastry for a range of distinguished clients.
Kind Words
"Chef Mariana Chaves is an incredibly talented and hardworking Chef who has the dedication and passion. She's honed her skills for more than a decade and has a bright future ahead and will achieve great things with her new and exciting project in Cornwall."
"Mariana was Head pastry chef with the Fifteen family for over 6 years, and is truly a brilliant pastry Chef."
Consulting
Our consultancy goes deeper than recipe development. We empower your team through bespoke training programs, bridging the gap between technical skill and artistic execution.
Are you looking to evolve?
If your goal is to diversify your menu with seasonal, lighter, and contemporary options that resonate with the modern palate, we provide the expertise to transform your vision into a reality.
The Process
A complimentary introductory call to align on your vision, identify operational challenges, and define your dessert program's goals.
A dedicated one-on-one strategy session. We'll refine your techniques, explore sophisticated flavour profiles, and elevate your plating aesthetics.
A customized action plan designed to provide your kitchen with the confidence and technical roadmap to execute a world-class pastry consistently.
Begin your consultancy journey today.
info@marianachaves.com WhatsApp: +1 (268) 714-8273