Claudia Sandoval
Chef, MasterChef Champion, MasterChef Latinos Host, Taste of the Border Host
Claudia Sandoval s an award-winning chef, bestselling author, TV host, and Executive Producer working at the intersection of food, storytelling, and brand strategy. After winning Season 6 of MasterChef U.S., she expanded her career beyond television into a multifaceted platform that blends culinary expertise with creative direction and cultural narrative.
She is the founder of Claudia Sandoval Productions, where she leads marketing, consulting, and experiential work for hospitality groups and global brands. Her work spans brand development, campaign strategy, and large-scale food and wine events, including the San Diego Food and Wine Festival and the Del Mar Wine + Food Festival.
Claudia is also the Executive Producer and host of Taste of the Border and La Mesa Mexa, and has served as a Mentor for Team Mexico at the prestigious Bocuse d’Or. Her work has been featured in Forbes, People en Español, and on The Drew Barrymore Show.
Splitting her time between San Diego and Tijuana, she continues to use food as a vehicle for storytelling, cultural preservation, and community impact, helping raise over $1 million for nonprofit initiatives.