Manu Buffara

Manu Buffara is the latest ‘one to watch’ chef from Brazil who is putting her hometown of Curitiba on the culinary map. The young chef, who completed several stints of work at restaurants such as Noma and Alinea, has attracted international attention for her restaurant, Manu, winning the Miele One to Watch Award for Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants 2018.

With her growing voice, she is a champion for change, focussing on waste reduction, better nutrition and the environment, in both her hometown and on the global gastronomy scene. She is a highly creative and emotional chef with a strong connection to society and culture, something seen across her culinary creations.