{"id":10452,"date":"2025-03-06T14:10:44","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T13:10:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chouxdebruxelles.be\/?p=10452"},"modified":"2025-03-06T14:28:28","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T13:28:28","slug":"women-in-gastronomy-the-chefs-who-made-2024-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chouxdebruxelles.be\/en\/blog-en\/women-in-gastronomy-the-chefs-who-made-2024-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Women in gastronomy: the chefs who made 2024-2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"10452\" class=\"elementor elementor-10452 elementor-10418\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-12081d5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"12081d5\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5e0f0bc\" data-id=\"5e0f0bc\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1e01d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f1e01d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 26-05-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>On the occasion of International Women\u2019s and Gender Minorities\u2019 Rights Day this Saturday, March 8, we would like to celebrate three exceptional women who have made an impact on the gastronomy scene in 2024-2025. Their journeys illustrate both the progress made and the ongoing challenges for women in the hospitality industry.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 50px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div><h2>1. Marlene Vieira and Rita Magro: first Portuguese female Michelin-starred chefs in three decades<\/h2><p>In February 2025, Marlene Vieira and Rita Magro became the first Portuguese female chefs in 30 years to receive a Michelin star. Marlene Vieira, leading her own culinary project in Lisbon, and Rita Magro, head chef at Blind in Porto, have made their mark in an industry still largely dominated by men. Their success marks a turning point for Portuguese haute cuisine.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 50px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div><h2>2. Nina M\u00e9tayer: World\u2019s Best Pastry Chef in 2024<\/h2><p>At just 36 years old, Nina M\u00e9tayer was named &#8220;World\u2019s Best Pastry Chef&#8221; in 2024 by The World\u2019s Best Restaurants. Her journey is a true lesson in perseverance: after discovering her passion for baking during a stay in Mexico, she climbed the ranks of French pastry, working in prestigious establishments before launching her own business, La D\u00e9licatisserie.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 50px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div><h2>3. Adejok\u00e9 Bakare: first Black female Michelin-starred chef in the UK<\/h2><p>Originally from Nigeria, Adejok\u00e9 Bakare moved to the UK in 1999 and opened her restaurant Chishuru in London in 2020. Specializing in modern West African cuisine, her establishment was awarded a Michelin star in February 2024, making her the first Black female chef in the UK to receive this recognition. A powerful symbol of diversity and inclusion in British gastronomy.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 50px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div><h2>Ongoing challenges for women in hospitality<\/h2><p>Despite these achievements, women in the hospitality industry still face numerous challenges. They remain underrepresented in leadership positions and continue to struggle with gender stereotypes, wage gaps, and the difficulty of balancing work and personal life.<\/p><p>According to a recent study, in most kitchen brigades, women make up between 31% and 50% of the workforce, but only 51.3% of them report having experienced positive career growth in the past five years. It is therefore crucial to continue paving the way and advocating for real gender parity in the industry.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 50px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div><h2>Our commitment to a more inclusive future<\/h2><p>At Choux de Bruxelles, we are proud to have many talented women on our team. Whether in the kitchen, decoration, event services, sales, or marketing, they contribute daily to shaping the identity and excellence of our house.<\/p><p>We firmly believe that talent and passion should be the only criteria for success, regardless of gender.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On the occasion of International Women\u2019s and Gender Minorities\u2019 Rights Day this Saturday, March 8, we would like to celebrate three exceptional women who have made an impact on the gastronomy scene in 2024-2025. 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