Suau Studio | Private Chef & Events Barcelona

Our company

Suau Studio is a private chef and events company built on the belief that exceptional food at scale is not a contradiction. We work closely with our customers – leading companies and discerning private clients – to design sensory experiences from the ground up. Every project starts as a conversation and is tailor-made for your needs, your people and your moment.

Our name

Suau means “soft” in Catalan.

As fast-moving technology and busy schedules increasingly demand our attention, we believe in bringing softness and care into our way of doing things. This conviction is present in how we source and handle ingredients, how we treat our team and collaborators, and how we create with our clients.

Our approach

Following the methods of design thinking, we co-create menus and event concepts with the precision of a creative studio while providing the warmth of home-cooked meals. We are equally comfortable serving intimate gatherings and large-format events. Suau Studio is female-founded and independent. We bring together culinary craft, gastronomic science, and operational expertise to deliver something the industry rarely offers: quality that holds at any scale.

Where we come from

Our founders Xao and Maria have moved through two of the most demanding — and most rigid — worlds in food: the intensity of the Michelin kitchen and the scientific rigor of the food industry. Both are environments that combine strict discipline with innovative, creative ideas. Xao and Maria have long wanted to invite guests to their own table, using their comprehensive backgrounds to build something more intimate, more suau. This project brings to life their unique vision for cuisine and hospitality.

Xao Feixa

Culinary Concept & Creative Direction

Xao grew up in a small Catalan town as the only Chinese-adopted child around, learning to cook dishes from her country of origin to form a more tangible connection. That early experience of food as identity never left her. Trained at the Basque Culinary Center, she went on to work in Michelin-recognized kitchens across Spain and Portugal, including stints at Pepe Vieira and Gastro Elemento, before founding her own gastronomic project in the Pyrenees and leading kitchen teams at high-volume venues. At Suau, Xao leads the culinary concept and creative direction. Her cooking is rooted in seasonal produce, technique, and a deep respect for the table as a place of encounter.

Maria Enrique-Chung

Operations & Strategy

Maria grew up between Spain and the United States, shaped by the adaptability of living across cultures and languages. With Korean heritage on her mother's side and Spanish on her father's, she harnesses the rich culinary cultures of her family in her work. She holds a Master's in Gastronomic Sciences from the Basque Culinary Center and a degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Navarra. Maria has built her career at the intersection of food, technology, and science, with experience spanning food industry R&D, academic research, and AI development, applying an interdisciplinary approach to advance innovation across food systems. At Suau, Maria leads operations and brings the analytical precision of her scientific background to event planning and workflow design.

Private Chef

4 – 30 guests

A full dining experience at your home. We design the menu around you — the occasion, the guests, the season. From intimate dinners to birthday celebrations, we handle every detail from first course to last.

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Corporate Events

Up to 50 guests

Food designed for the way companies gather. Client dinners, team events, product launches — we create experiences that leave an impression.

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Your Proposal

Any size

Every project is a conversation. If your event doesn't fit a defined format, we'd love to hear about it. We design from the ground up for projects that call for something different.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Suau Studio accommodate allergies and dietary restrictions?

Yes. We tailor every menu to our clients' needs, including allergies, intolerances, and specific dietary preferences. With a nutritionist on our team, we can adapt our proposals to suit a wide range of health and nutritional contexts.

Which languages can Suau Studio provide services in?

We offer services in English, Spanish, and Catalan.

What type of food does Suau Studio offer?

We believe a dish is only as good as its ingredients. Our menus are built around fresh, seasonal produce sourced from local markets and producers. While Xao specializes in Mediterranean cuisine, our approach is shaped by our personal backgrounds, travels, and international culinary influences. We adapt each proposal to the tastes and vision of our clients. We are committed to supporting local producers and collaborating with female-led businesses whenever possible.

What formats does Suau Studio offer?

We offer a range of formats, from finger food and sharing-style menus to fully curated tasting experiences.

Which locations does Suau Studio serve?

We operate in Mallorca and Barcelona and surrounding areas. Additional travel fees may apply depending on distance.

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