Born in Chapada Diamantina – Bahia Brazil, Sandra cultivated a passion for fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors from an early age. Her experiences in the kitchen, assisting her mother at their Bed & Breakfast, and helping her father sell fresh fruit at local markets have significantly shaped her culinary journey.
She infuses her Afro-Brazilian heritage and passion for hospitality into every experience, creating personalized gatherings that bring the essence of Brazil to the table. As a food educator, she teaches cooking classes for both adults and children, using the ingredients that she grew up eating. She believes in the power of food for social change and in integrating diverse ingredients from the Americas.
The state of Bahia, where Chef Sandra was born, is known for its vibrant fusion of Indigenous, Portuguese, and African heritage. Each dish tells a story—full of heart, tradition, and soul—inviting you to experience the richness of Brazilian culture through food.
She infuses her Afro-Brazilian heritage and passion for hospitality into every experience, creating personalized gatherings that bring the essence of Brazil to the table. As a food educator, she teaches cooking classes for both adults and children, using the power of food for social change and integrating diverse ingredients from the Americas.






Posted on Google Cathy ShipmanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We made an amazing Brazilian stew with halibut and it was so delicious!!! She was so great to work with and so helpful and I learned so much!!!! 100% recommend and am so excited for the next class and to learn more recipes and about her culture!!!Posted on Google Peggy StanleyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This was so much fun!! Sandra is wonderful and such a good cook. I learned how to cook okra and it was delicious! Also, how to make chips from the peelings of the butternut squash - so yummy. I so appreciated her whole outlook on cooking, no waste, playing with flavors, and not being afraid to try something new. Throughout the evening she shared little tidbits about her life journey and about Brasil. It was so interesting that I spent at least an hour the next morning reading about Brasil and learning so many things. Cooking together is such a bonding activity and Sandra makes it extra special. Gather your friends together and do not hesitate to schedule an evening creating delicious food and wonderful memories with this beautiful woman - you will not regret it!Posted on Google Joan SpencerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I gave a dinner experience with Sandra's Brasil Comes to You as a gift to my family and it was absolutely fantastic. The 6 of us got to participate in the preparation of the fabulous dinner, while enjoying the stories of Sandra's journey from poverty in Brazil to becoming the remarkable woman she is today. Her stories were laced with tales of her country's culture, customs, foods, and people and her joy in relating all these stories is infectious, It was an absolutely delightful evening and the food was marvelous. Thank you, Sandra, for a very memorable meal.Posted on Google Anna FaustTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Sandra was an absolute delight. She came to our home and involved us in making an amazing meal. In addition, she made us cocktails, appetizers, and dessert. Sandra was a lot of fun and we'd love to have her back soon.Posted on Google brianna chiodoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Sandra was absolutely amazing and so was the food. She shared her remarkable story, taught us multiple things about cooking and how it has impacted her life and what food has enabled. The hospitality that Sandra demonstrated while being in our home and sharing so much with us is something I’ve never experienced. Highly recommend hiring “Brasil Comes To You” for a smaller dinner party. Our menu was: A welcome drink of a Caipirinha Mini baskets stuffed with plantain/shitake with coconut milk Pumpkin salad with goat cheese and grilled okra (who knew okra could be so good!) Remake of Chef Alex Atala from Dalava Dito Filet mignon with Beans, rice, collard greens and an egg And ended with a Brazilian flanPosted on Google Megan PietraTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Found this delicious spot at the Bainbridge farmers market. I had the tapioca dish with coconut and sweetened condensed milk. It was yummy! Cool texture and not too sweetPosted on Google Suzanne Keel-EckmannTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What a fabulous evening! Sandra provided us with an amazing experience: amazing cocktails, a special Brazilian cut steak (oh my!!), flan that was to die for, all amid excellent service, delightful stories and little known facts about Brazil. Don't miss this opportunity!Posted on Google Milt / stuTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great hospitality!Posted on Google Omar Liripio-JuarezTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a great time. great food. Met a friend from 15 years ago that I had lost track of. The truffle was very good.Posted on Google Aleta SkolaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The "Welcome to Brasil" greeting I got from the chef gave me a burst of energy and laughter that carried through the whole meal. I was never a lover of butternut squash but the butternut squash soup she made was absolutely fantastic and changed my whole viewpoint on the vegetable!!!! It preceded a fantastic meal!!