Chef

Ixta Belfrage

Ixta Belfrage spent her youth dipping fingers into mixing bowls in places as far-flung as Italy, Mexico and Brazil and so became an expert without a title. She began her formal culinary career at Ottolenghi's NOPI restaurant, before moving to the Test Kitchen, where she has worked for Yotam Ottolenghi for 4 years, contributing to his columns in The Guardian and The New York Times. She lives in London, where she makes regular guest chef appearances in some of the city's best restaurants. Ottolenghi Flavor, co-written with Yotam Ottolenghi, is her first book.