Brasil Comes to You

Meet Chef Sandra - Food transformed her life

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.

Bring Brazilian cuisine into your home—vibrant flavors, cultural roots, and a shared experience around the table.
Learn, cook, and connect—experience a cooking class that brings people together, online or in person for adults and kids.
A core part of our mission—supporting hunger relief and honoring food as a way to care for others.

Brasil Culture, People and Food

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.

Brasil Comes To You brazilian culture food bahia heritage cuisine
Brasil Comes To You brazilian culture food bahia heritage cuisine poulsbo

Our Most Recent Stories

Media features, cultural stories, and insights from the kitchen of Brasil Comes to You.

We Can’t Wait to Get You Started

Planning a private dinner or cooking experience?
Share a few details about your event and Chef Sandra will follow up with availability and next steps.

    Message

    Serving Kitsap County and the Pacific Northwest

    chef sandra rocha evanoff brazilian chef poulsbo kitsap county wa