Perfecting the process with the right supplier

Right in the centre of Barcelona, near the university, you’ll find restaurant La Gormanda: chef Carlota Claver’s most personal project to date. She learned to cook from her grandmother and from her mother and trained at the Hoffman School of Hospitality, making cooking her profession. She started her career in the kitchens of two different family restaurants, but now she rules the roost in her own business. ‘Every day here is another challenge’, the chef says in all fairness. ‘We have been in business for six years now. Earning our guests’ appreciation is the most important thing for me. That they trust you to offer them the best possible quality and that you prepare the recipes with everything you have in you, to make sure that they like it: that is my ultimate goal.’

Inspiration from the sea

In her work, Claver draws her inspiration from the sea, and the Mediterranean in particular. ‘There’s always fresh fish or seafood here, which is delicious. Spain’s land and forests also offer a wide range of produce in every season. I find it magical to work with all these ingredients and combine them into different types of dishes. Cooking itself is also a constant source of inspiration for me.’ Claver makes smart choices in her kitchen to save time and be ever more productive. ‘I want to perfect everything we do. That means working with my team to control the process. We work with a multifunctional team and choose the best suppliers, who can help us with our goals and challenges.’

Creamy and rich in flavour

Debic products are among Claver’s favourites. ‘I use Debic Culinaire Original, for example, for savoury products and many of my sauces. You can use it to make deliciously creamy recipes that are rich in flavour. When it comes to desserts, I also love using the Debic range. Their liquid base for desserts such as tiramisu, parfait or crème brûlée is perfect. You can process this base directly and infuse it with all kinds of flavours, so you can give the final product your own twist. Debic provides us chefs with tools that help us out in our kitchens and make everyday life a lot easier!’