I'm celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis. Here's a day in my life running my grocery startup and cooking for my family. - Business Insider

What the report says

Business Insider published an as-told-to account from Giada De Laurentiis, the Los Angeles-based chef, author, restaurateur and entrepreneur, describing how she organizes work and family time while building her grocery startup, Giadzy. The piece, told to Kaila Yu and dated July 20, 2026, frames De Laurentiis’ day around a structured home routine when she is not traveling for restaurants, appearances or brand work.

According to Business Insider, De Laurentiis starts around 6:30 a.m., checks on her dogs and her 18-year-old daughter, meditates, and works out with a longtime trainer. Her workday typically begins with Zoom meetings around 10 a.m., much of it focused on Giadzy. She said the business began by importing Italian products direct to consumers and is now moving further into retail, requiring attention to importing, inventory, marketing and finance.

The article also highlights how De Laurentiis balances her food career with family meals. She described a consistent breakfast, light lunches supported by Sunday meal prep, and regular grocery-store visits in Southern California as Giadzy expands. She also said she has financial and performance calls for her restaurants and travels about twice a month to locations in Las Vegas, Chicago or Scottsdale.

Business Insider reported that De Laurentiis aims to return home by late afternoon, walk and feed her dogs, and cook dinner most weeknights. She described cooking for family as a way to unwind, followed by emails, time with her daughter and boyfriend Shane Farley, and a roughly 30-minute nighttime routine before sleeping around 11 p.m.