Dinner at Bennelong, Opera House Jan 2012
Who is Madame Foodie?
Raquel commenced her food journey when she created her first business “My Personal Chef” in 2000. This business stood apart from other catering companies as she was one of the few who was offering freshness taste, homemade cooking for weddings, engagements, corporate events, birthdays and cruise ships. With a team of 30, Raquel cooked for Channel 7, Ian Thorpe, Pan Macmillan, Colgate Palmolive, St George Bank and many others. Her signature dishes included Thai Baked Snapper, Peppered Omelette Rolls with Smoked Salmon, Thai Beef Salad served in cucumber cups to mention a few.
Raquel also found a niche market of preparing fresh, healthy, delicious meals for elite athletes such as Steve Waugh & his family, Glen McGrath, the Sydney Swans, the Brumbies and Rugby League Teams. Meals were delivered to their homes to assist the athletes with their nutrition and eating plan.
Through her passion Raquel built a successful business feeding close to 500 people a week. In 2005 she sold her business to Stone Fish Restaurant, Cronulla. The business continues to feed people at all levels 12 years on.
Enjoying Stuffed Zucchini Flowers at Fratelli, Walsh Bay
Over the next two years, Raquel also bought, built and sold “Organics Only” which was a home delivery business of fresh organic produce, breads, meats and dairy groceries. This business was everything Raquel believes in – fresh, healthy food for ultimate wellness.
After selling her second business, she was contracted by the Lowy Family (Westfield Empire and 2nd richest family in Australia) to prepare a variety of meals for their private plans. Under strict guidelines, Raquel created delicious meals, which were favourites of the Lowy family.
Cooking Class in Thailand
Today, Raquel in the process of creating another mini Empire called “Madame Foodie” which will offer inspirational recipes to educate people on how to cook simply, fresh and quickly with minimal fuss and maximum impact. A division on Madame Foodie launching in November 2013 is called ”Food Lovers Program". This is a weekly meal plan for clients based on their individual blood type. Raquel is also available for cooking classes and demonstrations to involve the community in learning to eat for enjoyment and for their health.
Enjoying Singapore Chilli Crab in Singapore - divine!!
