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Back in November, we released the list of celebrated Spanish chefs who will fly in for Madrid Fusión-Manila 2015. Happening in April 2015, the gastronomic event has been deemed “the single most important conference for the culinary scene in the 21st century.”
Below is the list of Philippine-based chefs who will be presenting on local cuisine on the global stage. These privileged 10 have been invited to join the culinary spectacle and educate chefs, media and participants — both locally and internationally — about the Philippine food scene as well as our landscape and history.
As early as now, they have been working hard on getting their presentations spot on. We can’t wait to see what they’ve been cooking.
Fernando Aracama
TV show host and restaurateur Fernando is known for championing the cuisine of his beloved home, Negros. He can be relied on for cooking delicious Filipino fare in his BGC restaurant Aracama. (Photo: moviespictures.org)
J Gamboa
J continues the culinary legacy his mother Julie left behind. His restaurants Milky Way, Azuthai, Cirkulo and Tsukiji continue to offer the best in their respective cuisines in the metro. (Photo: interaksyon.com)
Margarita Forés
She is highly respected and regarded in the industry for her major contributions — for restaurants Cibo, Grace Park and Lusso as well as Cibo di M Signature Catering, Casa Artusi Philippines and Fiori di M Floralscapes. (Photo: lifestyle.inquirer.net)
Jose Luis Gonzalez
Jose Luis changed the local dining scene with the opening of Vask, Gallery Vask and Curve restaurant bars. He has fallen madly in love with our homegrown ingredients, which he showcases in delicious ways in his inspiring dishes. (Photo: philstar.com)
Pepe Lopez
Giving people a taste of Barcelona is Pepe who spearheads the kitchen operations at Rambla. His credentials boast of working in a Michelin-starred restaurant in Barcelona called Restaurant Llucanes. (Photo: cheryltiu.com)
Juan Carlos de Terry
The Filipinos’ love for Spanish food is constantly fueled by JC who has been offering not just Spanish food but also genuine goods from all over Spain via Terry’s. (Photo: oviguide.com)
Claude Tayag
When talking about Pampanga cuisine, Claude’s name is almost always mentioned. The self-taught cook and acclaimed food writer is known for his lechon 5-ways, bottled goods, and of course, the dining destination Bale Dutung. (Photo: thenational.ae)
Myrna Segismundo
Myrna has long been an advocate of Filipino cuisine, often attending invitations abroad to speak about and cook Filipino cuisine to a foreign populace. She has authored cookbooks, host shows and heads Restaurant 9501. (Photo: lifestyle.inquirer.net)
Bruce Ricketts
The young culinary phenom is the current toast of the town, with restaurant Mecha Uma luring people in and leaving them astounded. His creative interpretations on Japanese cuisine have made him the one to watch. (Photo: dealdozen.com)
Rob Pengson
He pioneered tasting menus in the city with the opening of The Goose Station at BGC. He has been serving inspired and inspiring degustations since then. His current menu is a delicious study on our national hero’s history. (Photo: lifestyle.inquirer.net)
Log on to www.madridfusionmanila.com for more details on these chefs as well as the upcoming culinary event.
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