Fagor Professional announces the addition of Clare Smyth as the new Chef Collaborator

2026.04.10

Fagor Professional Food Service proudly announces the addition of Clare Smyth as a new brand collaborator, a collaboration that reinforces our commitment to excellence, innovation, and leadership in the global foodservice industry.

Clare Smyth is one of the most influential figures in contemporary haute cuisine. Born in Northern Ireland, she has built an outstanding career in some of the world’s most prestigious kitchens, working alongside leading chefs such as Gordon Ramsay and training in elite international restaurants. Her career reached a historic milestone when she became the first and only British woman to earn three MICHELIN stars with her restaurant Core by Clare Smyth *** in London.

Throughout her career, Smyth has received some of the industry’s most prestigious accolades. She was named World’s Best Female Chef in 2018 and National Chef of the Year in the UK, in addition to being awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) for her contribution to hospitality. Her restaurant Core achieved three MICHELIN stars in 2021, consolidating her position as a global benchmark. Furthermore, her international project Core has earned top gastronomic distinctions, reaffirming her ability to lead excellence-driven concepts across different markets.

Beyond her achievements, Clare Smyth embodies values that naturally align with Fagor Professional: a constant pursuit of perfection, respect for ingredients, innovation applied to cuisine, and leadership in high-performance environments. Her approach combines technical precision, creativity, and a deep passion for delivering memorable experiences—principles that also define our company’s DNA.

This collaboration is built on a shared vision: to drive the evolution of foodservice through solutions that integrate technology, efficiency, and sustainability without compromising culinary excellence. Fagor Professional, as a leader in foodservice equipment, and Clare Smyth, as a global leader in haute cuisine, share the goal of raising industry standards and supporting professionals in their daily challenges.

With the addition of Clare Smyth, Fagor Professional takes another step forward in its commitment to surrounding itself with talent that inspires, transforms, and shapes the future of gastronomy.

A strategic collaboration that brings together knowledge, experience, and vision to continue building the future of foodservice together.