Melanie Andrade

Food and Travel Writing | Community Building | Culinary Storytelling

Melanie Andrade is a chef, food writer, and creator with over 20 years of experience in the culinary and content industries. As the founder and chef-owner of Fat Cat's Café, she built a loyal community around her comfort bakes, globally inspired menus, and the warm, inclusive space she created from scratch.

Her love for storytelling and culinary heritage earned her a spot among Airbnb’s 100 Most Talented Home Cooks worldwide, selected from over 10,000 applicants to contribute to Airbnb’s first global cookbook in collaboration with Slow Food.

Now based in Europe, Melanie shares her passion through freelance food writing, recipe development, and content creation. Her website, Fat Cat's Café, has evolved into a food and travel blog where she shares recipes, culinary insights, and personal stories. Her newsletter and Instagram community, @fatcatsgowest, continue to connect food lovers with honest, flavorful cooking and travel inspiration.

Drawing from her diverse experience, Melanie offers a unique voice shaped by global kitchens and traditions. She specializes in recipe development, food and travel writing, culinary storytelling, and building engaged online communities.