Helena Rizzo
Helena Rizzo is a Brazilian chef recognized for leading the restaurant Maní in São Paulo. She earned the title of World’s Best Female Chef in 2014 from Restaurant magazine and served as a judge on MasterChef Brazil.
She collaborated with Alex Atala during culinary events centered on native Brazilian ingredients. She took part in cooking demonstrations with Massimo Bottura, known for a three-Michelin-star establishment. She co-hosted MasterChef Brazil segments with Henrique Fogaça, who specializes in contemporary cuisine. She participated in a philanthropic dinner alongside Daniel Humm, recognized for his work at Eleven Madison Park. She joined Ana Paula Padrão for a televised segment highlighting sustainable cooking. She developed an experimental menu with Andoni Luis Aduriz, credited for boundary-pushing gastronomy. Each project introduced Rizzo’s work to broader audiences and reinforced her influence in global culinary circles.