Chef: Valentia ‘Val’ Saenz de Regadera
Chef Val was born and raised in the coastal city of Viña del Mar – Chile, by a Chilean mother and Argentinean father. She grew up in a house that blends the culinary traditions inherited by her European great-grandparents with the Latin American flavors. From a very young age, she started cooking but it wasn’t until after graduating college that she decided to pursue her passion for cooking, moving to Argentina, where she went to culinary school in Buenos Aires.
Her career would take her to work and live in countries such as Australia, Germany and Canada, visiting over 32 countries in the last 7 years. Extremely passionate about food and hospitality, she aims to give the best customer service with an eye for personal detail, paying tribute to that mix of flavors and seaside feel she grew up in. Over the years, she has worked in various kitchens, from trendy bars, to hip cafes, bistros in the mountains to high end restaurants in multicultural cities, constantly learning new flavors and techniques.
She has a great sense of adventure, loves to dive, travel, sail and enjoy the outdoors. Through her dishes, you will travel alongside her memories, tasting the food from around the globe, with a Latin American twist.
Steward/Stewardess: TBC