COMPETITOR

Bettinas Kitchen

HEAD COOK: Bettina Campolucci Bordi

COMPETITION: World Vegetarian Championship

Bettina Campolucci Bordi, an acclaimed plant-based chef, is a fervent advocate for plant foods. With her Danish-Tanzanian-Bulgarian roots, she uses local and seasonal produce to create dishes that nourish the body and soul. Bettina has carved a niche in recipe development for high-profile brands and the hospitality industry, focusing on maximising the potential of plant foods. Her culinary talents are showcased in her three well-received cookbooks: Happy Food, 7 Day Vegan Challenge, and Celebrate. The latter book, as the name implies, is a joyous collection of plant-based recipes that everyone can enjoy. Beyond cookbooks, Bettina's endeavours span food and mindfulness retreats, plant-based cooking workshops, pop ups, food writing, and her widely popular Retreat Chef Academy. A consistent thread in all her work is her unwavering belief in eating seasonally, locally, and waste-free. Bettina’s mission is to dispel the misconception that plant-based eating is dull, pricey, or inconvenient. Her goal is to inspire more people to embrace a plant-rich diet and to celebrate food, life, and camaraderie.