Lauren Covas

Chef Lauren Covas is a Portuguese-American celebrity chef, social media personality, and author with over 15 years of culinary experience. A graduate of the New England Culinary Institute, she honed her skills at the Boca Raton Country Club and was the only female chef at Picasso’s in Las Vegas\’ Bellagio Resort. After owning two restaurants, she transitioned to catering, driven by requests from former clients. In 2016, Lauren won Food Network\’s Chopped, followed by a championship on Supermarket Stakeout. As a first-generation American raised in a traditional Portuguese family, she emphasizes family time and togetherness in her cooking and considers her cooking style to be anchored to heritage, simplicity, and connection. Her debut cookbook, featuring family recipes and culinary stories, will be published by Page Street Publishing in May 2025.