Richard Mark Gaga-a
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.
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Chef Richard Mark Gaga-a is an accomplished culinary professional with experience across hotels, restaurants, and resort kitchens. Currently serving as Executive Chef at EC Restaurant Corp., he has also led teams as Senior Head Chef at Mesa Restaurant and Head Cook at Thaiplate and Pares Hilton. His expertise spans Filipino, French, Chinese, Thai, and Japanese cuisines, supported by formal training at the Magsaysay Center for Hospital and Culinary Arts in Makati. Chef Richard is highly skilled in food safety, menu planning, and leadership—qualities that allow him to deliver consistent excellence in both high-end and high-volume kitchens.
