Claudette Zepeda is a badass, San Diego-based chef known for her fearless culinary style and bold approach to regional Mexican cuisine. She was a fierce competitor on Top Chef and now empowers other women to be strong, successful, and safe.

Grant and Claudette Zepeda explore how living in Southern California and embracing her Mexican roots helped her find a sense of belonging in her food. After a quick trip to Tijuana, Claudette and Grant cook Lamb Barbacoa with Claudette’s mother before a big family gathering.

Claudette Zepeda is a Mexican and American star chef who's lived at the border of two countries, two food traditions, two ways of life. Instead of creating a bridge between all of her experiences, Zepeda created a parachute. Jumping into new situations, packing up what she learned, and bringing them along on her adventures.