Bel Coelho is a renowned Brazilian chef who has made a name for herself through her innovative and creative approach to Brazilian cuisine. She was born in São Paulo in 1976 and grew up in a family of food lovers. Her father, Luiz Coelho, was a journalist who wrote about food and wine, and her mother, Regina, was an excellent cook.
Bel Coelho studied culinary arts in Brazil and then went on to hone her skills in some of the best kitchens in Europe, including El Celler de Can Roca in Spain and Noma in Denmark. She returned to Brazil in 2009 to open her own restaurant, Dui, which quickly became a sensation in São Paulo’s dining scene.
Coelho is known for her use of local and seasonal ingredients in her dishes, as well as her innovative approach to traditional Brazilian cuisine. She often draws inspiration from her travels and incorporates elements from other cultures into her cooking.
In addition to running her restaurant, Coelho has also been a judge on the Brazilian version of the popular cooking competition show, MasterChef. She has published a cookbook, “Sabores do Brasil” (Flavors of Brazil), which features recipes inspired by her travels throughout Brazil.
Coelho’s culinary expertise and unique perspective have earned her numerous accolades, including being named one of the “World’s 50 Best Female Chefs” by the World’s 50 Best Restaurants Academy in 2015. She continues to be a prominent figure in the Brazilian culinary world and is dedicated to promoting local ingredients and traditional cooking techniques.
