Private Chef Laura Gonzalez

I was born in Sonora, Mexico and I was raised in San Luis, Arizona, with dreams to move out from that very small city and pursue my career in the capital of Arizona, Phoenix

My journey started at the Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Institute and ever since then I have worked my way from prep cook to General Manager and Restaurant Chef. My experience has led me onto Food Network’s Chopped, ultimately helping me to step out of my comfort and expand on my passion and intentions in cooking.

For me, cooking is...

The food I create has the ability to tell a passionate and intriguing story.

I learned to cook at...

As a child, I grew up learning along my mother side as years passed by. I was fortunate enough to be able to attend Culinary Institute in Scottsdale .