Carlota Claver
Barcelona-born chef of La Gormanda — the Hofmann-trained third-generation cocinera behind a Repsol Recomendado restaurant on Aribau.
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- 1980 · Barcelona
Carlota Claver is the Barcelona-born chef of La Gormanda — the Hofmann-trained third-generation cocinera behind a Repsol Recomendado restaurant on Carrer d'Aribau she opened with her husband Ignasi Céspedes in 2017. The restaurant has been named TV3 Joc de Cartes 'Most Recommended Restaurant in Barcelona' and Time Out's 'Best Restaurant of the Year.'
Biography
Early years
Claver was born in Barcelona in 1980 — the granddaughter and daughter of cocineras (women cooks). She trained at the Escola d'Hostaleria Hofmann and worked in the family restaurant Alba Granados before launching her own project.
Career
In 2017 Claver opened La Gormanda on Carrer d'Aribau 160 in Barcelona's Eixample with her husband Ignasi Céspedes. The restaurant has built a loyal clientele and earned a string of recognitions: a mention in the Repsol Guide, victory on TV3's Joc de Cartes as 'Most Recommended Restaurant in Barcelona,' and 'Best Restaurant of the Year' from Time Out magazine.
Philosophy
Claver's cooking is markedly Catalan but not traditional — she adds international nuances to local recipes, applying modern technique to flavours rooted in regional culture. The kitchen commits to seasonal product and deep knowledge of every ingredient.
Restaurants
Accolades
- ·Repsol Recomendado at La Gormanda
- ·TV3 Joc de Cartes 'Most Recommended Restaurant in Barcelona'
- ·Time Out 'Best Restaurant of the Year' at La Gormanda
- ·Third-generation Barcelona cocinera
Frequently asked
Does Carlota Claver have a Michelin star?
No — La Gormanda carries a Repsol Recomendado. The restaurant has also been named TV3's 'Most Recommended Restaurant in Barcelona' on Joc de Cartes and Time Out's Best Restaurant of the Year.
Where can I eat Carlota Claver's cuisine in Barcelona?
La Gormanda on Carrer d'Aribau in the Eixample — the restaurant she opened in 2017 with her husband Ignasi Céspedes.