

My Story
My name is Andreea Apostol. I was born in Romania into a family of creatives - my mother is a fashion designer, my father is an architect, and my grandmother was a painter. Growing up, I was always very independent and authentic.
I became a chef in 2012 and began sharing my love for cooking with children. However, my perspective on food shifted in 2016 when I became more conscious about what I consume and how it impacts my body. As a result, I underwent training from one of the top Raw Vegan Chefs, Sayuri Tanaka, and became a skilled raw vegan chef. I also enrolled in several other courses, including online vegan courses taught by world-renowned chefs such as Matthew Kenney and Amy Levi.
In recent years, I have cultivated a profound interest in fermentation products, which has led to a particular enthusiasm for sourdough bread and baking. As a result, I have sought training as a French baker and pastry chef at The Institut Disciples Escoffier in Hong Kong.
I am a freelance chef and trainer specializing in baking, raw, and plant-based cuisine. I have curated menus, cooked meals for various wellness events in Macau, and even organized plant-based retreats. Through my teachings, I have had the pleasure of instructing over 1,000 students, from ages 10 to 60, on the art of baking, cooking and consuming healthy, plant-based meals.
I have had the privilege of being invited as a guest speaker to several esteemed local and international events and conducting masterclasses at the Culinary Academy. During my time in Macau, I had the pleasure of preparing nutritious plant-based meals for Franco Dragone's artists, athletes, and staff while they were performing.
My determination and passion led me to be nominated and win the Great Taste Award 2018 (Anti-Additive Great Taste Award)
Work Experience
Raw Vida- A Raw food and fitness retreat
Nov 2017
Co-organizer/Head Chef/ Culinary Trainer
Energy Brunch with RawVida
Jan 2018
Co-organizer/Head Chef
RAW VIDA x Fitness & Raw Food Wellness Weekend
Jan 2018
Co-organizer/Head Chef/ Culinary Trainer
Blow Your Mind - A Plastic Ocean- Movie Night & Raw Vegan Dinner
Feb 2018
Co-organizer/Head Chef
Macau Women's Day-Fundraising Event
March 2018
Head Chef
Energy Brunch with RawVida
Jan 2018
Culinary Trainer
Mana Vida - Sweat for Others
April 2018 Venue
Culinary Trainer
Global Wellness day Macao.
June 2018 / 2019/ 2021
Workshop Guest
Rawlicious DETOX
March 2019
Main Organizer/ Head Chef/ Culinary Trainer
2nd Macau Sport & Healthy Life Expo
Nov 2020
Workshop Guest
RECONNECT at Macau's 1st Wanderlust Staycation
April 2021
Co-organizer/ Menu Designer/ Speaker
Sunday Vibes
May 2021
Co-organizer/ Menu Designer/ Speaker
Masterclass Kombucha at Macau Wynn Academy
Aug. 2021/ July 2023
Masterclass Culinary Trainer
Sustainable Gastronomy Masterclass Series 2023
July 2023
Guest Speaker
Masterclass Kombucha at Sustainable Gastronomy Masterclass Series 2023
July 2023
Masterclass Culinary Trainer





Campaigns

The House of Dancing Water- Franco Dragone
Jan 2019-Jan 2021
Serving Plant-Based Menu once a week

Sayuri Healing Food Academy Bali
April 2025- Present
Culinary Trainer

Extra Curiculum Program
April 2023- Present
The International School of Macau
Sep. 2021-Apr. 2023
Serving Plant-Base Menu once a week
Students Experience week 2021- present
Culinary Trainer
Culinary Trainer
Award-Winning
The Anti-Additive Association
2018 Great Taste Award
Raw Vegan Carrot Cake

Partners






