Sylvia Vavik-Flåten is a Mexican-Norwegian chef, educator and the founder of Sylvia's Mexican Kitchen. With over 20 years of experience in gastronomy, Sylvia specialises in authentic Mexican cuisine as well as innovative Mexican-Nordic fusion. Her work is rooted in strong cultural heritage, creativity and sustainability – bringing together two culinary worlds through storytelling, flavour and tradition.

Sylvia has taught and cooked at international festivals and educational institutions in Mexico, Finland and Norway, including the Universidad del Valle de México and Mathallen Oslo. As a former winner of TV2’s Norges Grillmester, she is a sought-after professional known for her hands-on cooking classes, food education and immersive dining experiences that celebrate heritage, community and the power of food.