About me

I’m Angélica Arauz, the cook behind Maga Nómada.

I’ve spent nearly two decades in kitchens, cooking for families, retreats, and small groups who gather around food as a way to connect. My work is rooted in care, simplicity, and attention.

I cook intuitively, adapting each meal to the people, the place, and the moment. Ingredients are local and seasonal whenever possible, prepared from scratch. The food is meant to nourish, not impress.

My approach has grown through years of cooking in different settings — from intimate dinners to retreat kitchens — and through a life shaped by travel and time spent outdoors. Each experience is different, because each group is different.

Beyond the kitchen, I’m a mother of three and someone who lives in constant motion. Inspiration comes from markets, the ocean, travel, books, and meals shared elsewhere. Ideas arrive while moving — through food, conversations, and everyday life. Cooking follows this rhythm: responsive, curious, and shaped by place.

Maga Nómada is not about performance or perfection. It’s about showing up, cooking with care, and creating meals that feel honest, grounding, and alive.

If this way of working resonates, I’d love to hear from you.