Born and bred in Santander, Spain, Chef Chele, as he is fondly called, started his passion in the kitchen at a young age. He finished his degree at Artxanda, Bilbao and because of his exceptional culinary talent, he began working at the restaurant of Juan Mari Arzak, know as the Father of Modern Spanish Cuisine. He also worked in the world's respected restaurants such as El Bulli, El Celler de Can Roca, Mugaritz and Nerua-Guggenheim.
