PERSONAL PROFILE

I am a highly trained Executive Chef and business owner with over 20 years’ experience in the industry. I thrive under pressure with a passion for Ecuadorian/Latin food via a series of signature dishes inspired by my South American culture and experiences. I enjoy building a team to deliver a common goal, train them and support them to develop. My aim is to give customers an unforgettable dining experience, bringing the best of South American warm hospitality.

 

Private events:

Project: National Geographic Travel Food Festival, July 2023

Services: Creation, preparation, and presentation of cold and hot canapes for 100 guests over the 2-day event with 2 other Ecuadorian chefs. The event being sponsored by the Ecuadorian Ministry of Tourism. I presented in a Masterclass at the event and organised a pop-up with special guests at my establishment in Islington.

 

Project: Private Wedding, April 2023

Services: Creation, preparation, and presentation of gluten-free and vegan cold and hot canapes for 700 guests highlighting Latin American food, alongside chefs hired especially to prepare food from around the world.

 

 

Awards

2022 – Shortlisted – UK MasterChef The Professionals 2022

2022 – Winner – The Best Ecuadorian Restaurant in London, International Dining Awards

2020 – The Good Food Guide’s Best Restaurants in the UK – New Entry (First Ecuadorian restaurant ever to be featured)

2019 – Top 100 TripAdvisor restaurants in London

2019 – 1st Latin-American restaurant in London (TripAdvisor)

2018 – Shortlisted – Reunion des Gastronomes President’s Award

2017 to date – TripAdvisor Award of Excellence – as a Restaurant

2016 to date – Diners’ Choice Award – as a Restaurant