Nieves Barragán Mohacho

Nieves Barragán Mohacho
Born	Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain
Occupation	Chef
Known for	Executive head chef at Barrafina; Owner and chef at Sabor

Nieves Barragán Mohacho is a renowned Spanish chef recognized with a Michelin star for her establishment Sabor, having previously attained the same distinction as the executive head chef at London’s Barrafina.

Career

Originating from Bilbao, located in the Basque Country of Spain, Barragán developed an early passion for cooking, inspired by her mother. In 2003, she began her tenure at Fino as a sous chef and was promoted to head chef after four years. Upon the launch of Barrafina in 2008, she assumed the role of executive head chef overseeing both restaurants. Barrafina earned its first Michelin star in 2013. During this time, she also authored a cookbook reflecting Barrafina’s culinary offerings. In 2017, Debrett's included her in the list of the UK’s 500 most influential figures in food and drink.

In early 2017, Barragán departed from Fino and Barrafina to establish her own dining venue dedicated to authentic Spanish cuisine that extends beyond traditional tapas. She showcased her menu during London Restaurant Week that same year.

Sabor officially opened its doors in October 2017 on Heddon Street, London, with financial support from the Sethi family, who are investors behind Michelin-starred Indian restaurants Gymkhana and Trishna. Jose Etura, previously group general manager at Barrafina, joined Sabor’s leadership team. Barragán also released a cookbook featuring dishes from Sabor’s menu.