Claire Allen is an entrepreneur, food entertainer and creative curator whose work brings together marketing, events, food and hospitality. After launching her first company, Signature Productions, at 17, she built experience producing brand launches, corporate events and private celebrations. Her appearance on MasterChef South Africa in 2014 sparked a new chapter as a culinary personality.

Today, Claire runs Top of the World, a luxury hospitality and lifestyle agency based in Cape Town. The business creates tailored experiences, including intimate dining, curated stays, yacht provisioning, personalised guest services and luxury yacht agency support. Its work spans private villas, corporate events and services for visiting yachts, with an emphasis on thoughtful, elevated occasions.

In 2025, Claire launched Parlour, a summer brunch pop-up and social space featuring food, bubbles and live music. Parlour reflects her wider creative approach: bringing people together through memorable experiences. Across her ventures, Claire combines culinary interests and event expertise to turn ideas into personal, distinctive moments for guests and clients.