Executive Chef Lorena Garcia, in conjunction with Women in Action, a non-profit organization seeking the well being of all women and their families, created the program Big Chef, Little Chef in 2003.

Big Chef, Little Chef is a program developed to inform and educate children of all ages, and their families, about the benefits of healthy eating both in the physical and social spectrums. Big Chef, Little Chef focuses in a two tier approach that begins by selecting schools in specific areas of action, then, along with a group of professionals working in the social and educational fields, the development of a plan of action to be implemented taking into consideration targeted needs. Lorena Garcia prepares a special menu that combines all the nutrients included in the food pyramid, and selects a friendly approach to educate the children and their families about the benefits of combining healthy and non-processed foods.

Once the introduction regarding healthy eating habits is communicated, Lorena Garcia presents the menu that the children will be preparing. Separated into different stations, all children have the opportunity to create a full menu (from appetizers to desserts) while they get familiarized with all foods, their properties, in a fun environment.

Children enjoy the hands-on approach, while their parents become a very enthusiastic audience cheering for the completion of the menu.

Once the full menu is finished, all the families come together to taste the final product, what translates into a family gathering around healthy eating habits.

Big Chef, Little Chef has been acclaimed by many prestigious media outlets, including The Miami Herald, El Nuevo Herald, Miami New Times, Street Miami, Channel 4, Channel 7, De Mañanita, along many respected Latin American outlets that have given the program international exposure.