Helene Henderson is an African-American, Swedish-born chef; that is where she learned to cook. In 1997, she started Lavender Farms Catering in LA, specializing in organic food. Malibu Farm began in her backyard with cooking classes and catered farm dinners. Now, she is the chef-owner of Malibu Farm Pier Cafe and Restaurant, which uses her own produce and that of other local farmers. She lives there with her husband and three children.