Meet the Chefs Behind the Flavor

With extensive experience in professional kitchens—including Taupe by Chef Francis Tolentino—Chef Adriel brings precision, discipline, and creativity to every service. From fine-dining execution to private chef work and menu development, he’s known for his strong attention to detail, smooth kitchen flow, and consistently high standards.

Chef Ahmad Al Mansouri is a seasoned chef with over a decade of experience in private and luxury dining. From royal households to high-profile families, he’s known for his food safety standards, team leadership, and ability to deliver consistent, innovative meals with precision and care.

Introducing Chef Alvin Isip. With over a decade of experience and a passion for innovation, he’s led kitchens from Cravings to Red Rhino Art Bar. From high-volume events to curated tasting menus, Chef Alvin delivers bold flavors, precise execution, and true culinary heart.

With over 6 years of professional kitchen experience and formal Pastry Arts training from Enderun Colleges, Chef Alyssa brings creativity, patience, and structure into every kitchen. She now specializes as The PHat Chef’s kids’ cooking class teacher, making cooking fun, safe, and confidence-building for young learners.

Chef Anthony Seco brings 12 years of culinary experience from luxury hotels to international restaurants. From Diamond Hotel Manila to Pesto Restaurant in the UK, he’s known for consistency, leadership, and his award-winning skills across buffet, à la carte, and banquet service.

Say hi to Chef Ara! From Brew Panda to City of Dreams Manila, she’s built her skills with heart and hustle. With a background in Hotel & Restaurant Management and hands-on kitchen experience, Ara brings energy, warmth, and a passion for service to every home she cooks in.

Chef Beda Evangelista isn’t just a chef — she’s a food technologist, R&D specialist, and demo chef with over 24 years of experience. From developing Filipino fusion recipes to cooking on TV and coordinating culinary events, Chef Belinda brings creativity, leadership, and a deep love for food to everything she does.

Chef Byron de Lemos has over a decade of experience as Head Chef, Proprietor, and Instructor. Now Culinary Director at The Culinary Arts International, he combines expertise with a passion for teaching and mentoring future chefs.

Chef Christian Alpes brings over a decade of culinary experience from Dubai’s top restaurant groups. Known for his precision and consistency, he’s worked at Yamanote Atelier, Paris Group, and Gusto Café, taking on leadership roles in fast-paced kitchens while maintaining high standards in quality and hygiene.

From Italian classics to modern fusion flavors, Chef Cris Velasco brings over 5 years of culinary experience from top kitchens like Italianni’s and 205 Bar & Lounge. Known for his creativity, discipline, and hands-on leadership, he’s mastered everything from grill and sauté to plating and menu development.

Chef Fitzhugh Dela Cruz is a dynamic young chef with strong foundations in luxury hotel kitchens and culinary education. Trained in both hot and cold kitchens, he is known for his discipline, food safety standards, and ability to execute high-volume service with consistency and precision.

From refined restaurant kitchens to private home dining, Chef Glomel Gayongorsa brings a thoughtful, creative approach to every plate. With a strong background in menu planning, recipe development, and fine-dining execution, he’s known for his precision, discipline, and quiet confidence in the kitchen.

With experience in hotel kitchens, high-volume restaurants, and corporate culinary demonstrations, Chef Jervid brings precision and leadership to every service. He is known for his discipline, organization, and consistently high standards in the kitchen.

Chef John Senining brings over 7 years of culinary mastery—from sushi artistry to large-scale private dining. With experience as Head Chef and Personal Chef to executives, he blends precision, leadership, and a love for Asian and Western cuisine.

From VIP households to elite private kitchens, Chef Josephine Cuartero brings over 15 years of culinary experience rooted in precision, creativity, and care. Specializing in international gourmet cuisines—from Japanese and Mediterranean to Filipino favorites—she’s served prominent families across the Philippines.

From cruise ships to the kitchens of Manila’s top dining venues, Chef Joselito “JR” Romero brings over a decade of culinary experience and hospitality excellence. A graduate of Global City Innovative College, he has served in prestigious establishments like Star Cruises, 7107 Culture + Cuisine, and Best Western Premier F1 Hotel.

Chef Lloyd Bautista is a seasoned culinary professional with 8+ years of experience and a sharp eye for detail. From R&D chef to assistant corporate chef, he’s developed menus for top brands, created content for startups, and led kitchens with precision and heart.

Meet Chef Maxine Cornista — a powerhouse in the kitchen with over a decade of experience in luxury hotels like Marriott, Hyatt, Okada, Westin, and Solaire. From guest relations to food safety, she’s led it all. A true chef-leader with heart, precision, and a drive for excellence.

Chef Michael Boter brings decades of culinary experience, having served families, villages, and even VIPs across the Philippines and abroad. From Forbes Park to Doha, he’s known for heartfelt cooking, dependable leadership, and a deep love for food that feels like home.

Chef Richard Mark Gaga-a is a seasoned chef with experience in hotels, restaurants, and resorts. Currently Executive Chef at EC Restaurant Corp., he has also led kitchens at Mesa, Thaiplate, and Pares Hilton. Trained at the Magsaysay Center, he specializes in Filipino, French, Chinese, Thai, and Japanese cuisines.

Chef Robynn Escuadra blends international experience and homegrown skill, having worked aboard Princess Cruises and led his own kitchen at Rapsadoodle MNL. With a background in French cuisine, hotel kitchen operations, and menu R&D, he’s known for his precise execution and passion for elevating everyday dishes.

From Quezon City to Oman, Chef Zel Noveno brings 10+ years of mastery in Mediterranean, Italian, and American smokehouse cuisines. A former Head Chef in Oman with roots in artisan breads and smoked brisket, he blends technical skill, creativity, and consistency in every dish.