Charmaine Lau

Charmaine Lau is a culinary professional currently serving as a Culinary Intern at Noma since June 2023, where increasing responsibilities include managing dish preparation and service, as well as collaborating with the foraging team and fermentation lab. Previously, Charmaine held the position of Chef at ZS Hospitality Group from January to May 2023, overseeing the cold section at the 1-Michelin star restaurant Whey. Additionally, Charmaine was a Full-Time Marketing Manager and Part-Time Chef at Little Bao from May 2021 to December 2022, managing branding and guest interactions. Charmaine's earlier experience includes roles as a Commis Chef at Fortnum & Mason and AnOther Place, a Butcher's Assistant at Heritage Meats, and internships at Sony Pictures and Sony Music. Charmaine holds a Master's degree in Applied Gastronomy from the University of Gastronomic Sciences and a BA in Media Studies and English from Pitzer College.