FONDO is a food design studio translating
concepts into edible situations.
We investigate contemporary theory and art practices, and develop our research through food. Our goal is to communicate information generating food-based circumstances as a legitimate exhibition format. We consider cooking as a valid creative discipline in the making of meaning.
Ethos
The FONDO team is female-supporting in an attempt to counteract the lack of recognition of women in the hospitality sector, and in the professional world in general.
We also insist on the exclusive use of vegetarian and vegan products, thus assuming part of the climate responsibility within the food industry.
Team
Sara Oldenburg
Sommelier
Growing up in a family of wine lovers, she developed a passion for wine and food at a very young age. She often accompanied her father, a food critic, on trips to vineyards and wineries, where she learnt about the different grape varieties and the intricacies of the winemaking process. In 2018 she moved to Buenos Aires and there she received a scholarship to study to become a sommelier. She is the co-founder of “Salado”, a series of pop up events showcasing vegetarian food and natural wine, and after her return to Madrid she translated it into “Hip Bistrot”, a similar recurring event with wine and electronic music.
Marta Moya
Chef
A graphic designer by training, she now works as our chef. Marta grew up in kitchens as her father is a chef, and since 2018 she decided to dedicate herself entirely to gastronomy. She has worked at La Cantina del Hipódromo, and Gota, a contemporary European restaurant in Madrid. Her cuisine is natural, spontaneous, creative and very respectful of the product and the natural limits of the earth.
Nora Silva
Director
Nora is an artist, researcher and educator. Graduated from the Royal College of Art in 2017, she has exhibited at institutions such as the Camden Arts Centre, the Institute of Contemporary Arts and performed at Tate Exchange and the Design Museum in London. As a researcher she has contributed to numerous publications, and she co-runs a Food and Art programme called The Gramouce. Nora has also been organising art events, residencies and projects for over ten years as a curator, producer, facilitator and educator.
Belén Cabello
Designer
A graduate in Design and Advertising, Belén is a multidisciplinary designer and trend researcher. Her practice brings together both disciplines in curatorial projects, product design, graphics and research texts. She has also worked in communication agencies such as Nadie, Neub, Messer & Faden and Albarrán Bourdais gallery. She has also worked as a consultant for gastronomic experiences, and hosts "Maridaje", a radio programme on cooking and music at La Casa Encendida.
People we work with on a freelance basis
We are really lucky to be able to count with fantastic professionals in the field for the duration of our events.
Our essentials interns
We are very grateful to have the opportunity to welcome students who want to join our team temporarily. We deeply value their work and contributions to FONDO, as we consider them crucial in keeping the project fresh and dynamic. So far, we’ve had the privilege of working with:
Julia Walk
Leran Tao
Luciana Chávarri
Lara Núñez
Bea Soto
If you’re interested in interning with us, send us an email at studio@fondosupperclub.com.
FAQ
Are you a catering company?
Yes and no. We are a food design studio, and, as such, we operate as designers. We don’t have a structure to produce a pre-made list of dishes and plates, since we create all our work ad-hoc and referencing content. Therefore we do produce food for events in a similar way to a catering, but our methods and productions are the result of a carefully tailored design process
Do you only do food?
No. Our work can expand from the menu to the set design, space design, lighting, art curation, etc. Our services are similar to those of an events agency, but with a very defined aesthetic and ethos.
Do you do food styling?
Yes. We have experience in styling food for photoshoots, films and any time of “still life” making.
Do you give advice?
Yes, we do consultancy. If you have a project that is starting out, or you want to take a new direction with an existent business, or you would like us to look into an idea, we are all ears!
What is your relationship with your “sister organisation” The Gramounce?
Nora, with artist Finn Thomson, co-founded The Gramounce in London, which was originally an exhibition supper club. Nora used to curated exhibitions and design a menu where all the dishes would reflect the artworks shown. Now it has evolved into an education platform, however the supper club spirit still lives in FONDO.
What does FONDO mean?
The word fondo in Spanish means “the bottom”. The “fondo” of a glass, of a bottle, of a restaurant, of the sea. In the kitchen, “fondo” also means a stock or a reduction.
Work with us
Some of the brands and institutions we have worked with include TBA21, Loewe, Medialab Matadero, Foodscapes, La Casa Encendida, Mango, Swatch, Bang&Olufsen, Design Hotels and more.
Email us about potential partnerships, collaborations and else questions.