Chef
Madonna Broussard
- Discipline
- Chef
- Based in
- Lafayette, Louisiana, United States
i. Biography
Madonna Broussard leads Laura's II in Lafayette as owner and head cook in 2025. The title is her own phrasing: "I’m the owner and the head cook." Her cooking note is just as direct: "Without gravy, rice is just a grain."
At a Glance - In 2024, Broussard was proprietor of Laura's II Café. - Of the people who return to the restaurant, she said, "I was surprised but at the same time, people have been coming to our restaurant for years to eat our food and feel our love for them." - Her response to being included was plain: "It made me proud. To be included in this was wonderful."
Signature
Madonna's signature dishes include stuffed turkey wings.
Recognition
Madonna Broussard has received James Beard Award — Best Chef: South (2025).
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Madonna
Who is Madonna Broussard?
She is a Lafayette cook-owner with the 2025 role of owner and head cook at Laura's II.
What is Madonna Broussard known for?
Her named work is ownership and head cooking, with a quoted emphasis on gravy and rice.
Where does Madonna Broussard work?
She works at Laura's II in Lafayette.
