Gabriele - Vegan Bear Chef
Treehouse NDSM - studio 55N6
Buongiorno! My name is Gabriele Bonomi, and I’m known as the Vegan Bear Chef.
Although I initially trained as an accountant, creativity has always been at the heart of my journey. I started by designing stage sets and painting murals in my hometown. From 2013 to 2015, I participated in Milan’s Fuori Salone during Design Week, presenting site-specific installations using recycled materials, photography, and painting.
My passion for food eventually led me to Copenhagen, where I transitioned from accounting to cooking. I gained experience at places like the Street Food Court and MadenItaly, specializing in vegan cuisine. In 2018, I moved to Amsterdam to introduce vegan options to major tech companies' menus. In 2021, I published It's My Kind of Vegan Story, a cookbook featuring 67 modern, 100% vegan versions of traditional Italian recipes. After launching my own company in 2020, I developed all the branding and visual design myself.
In October 2022, my journey took a new turn when I began preparing daily lunches for artists at Treehouse NDSM. Inspired by their art and music, I started crafting meals that matched their concerts and exhibitions, blending food and art. Organizing cooking workshops, dinners, and food and art-related events are now part of my monthly routine.
In the “Vegan Bear Lab,” I’ve been experimenting with making paper from old cartons and food scraps, leading to a collection of jewelry made with coffee clay from coffee grounds and leftovers from my pasta workshops. Additionally, I created Kawaii portraits on my handmade paper at Tropikali. Being part of Treehouse has reignited my passion for art, pushing me to explore new creative horizons.
I invite you to visit my studio in Treehouse, where art and cuisine blend, to meet, share feedback, and enjoy a taste of what I create.