Hometown
Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico
Chef Bio
I grew up in a family of female cooks, in a fishing town in the south of Mexico to a Mexican mother and a French father. Very early on, I was introduced to traveling, and with that came discovering the marvels of new cuisines and cultures. At 17 years old, I moved to the South of France, searching for the culinary fulfillment of my ancestors, realizing that cooking was the fire that fueled my soul. Since then, I have made it my life mission to awaken this fire within other people through delicious foods and grounding culinary experiences.
How long have you been working with Big City Chefs?
Since early 2024
If I were a spice, I would be…
Marjoram reminds me of home, as it’s the secret to my grandmother’s mole.
My favorite local purveyors, artisans, and farmers:
Izola — amazing bread!
What I love about cooking and hospitality…
The connection that gets shared between people, taking care of one another.
What are your top three go-to pantry items?
Dry herbs, mustard and garlic
