I am Fernando Paez, I was born in Venezuela in 1986, I grew up in a family that despite not having professional cooks around, spend a lot of time in the kitchen. After studied for 3 years to become an engineer, I left the University, my family and my country to travel and find my on way, computers were never my thing, and I didn't really know what I wanted to do. 

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I never thought about becoming a Chef, never planed, but I fell accidentally in love with cooking and hospitality. As a young immigrant without a career, restaurants is were you mostly start, but just after few months working in the service, I ended up chopping vegetables and making croquettes in Spain.

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After travel around here and there, without finding myself,  always cooking and learning, but nowhere did the right click. After trying in a few cities, I landed in The Netherlands in 2013, where I finally build a career, and finally call myself, a Chef.

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I worked in Hilton Amsterdam, Guts & Glory and Currently I work in Bar Centraal Amsterdam. Also I've been involved in successfully Pop Up projects, and organized catering and events since 2018. 

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One of my dream is write cooking books and teach about cooking, I believe that sharing Knowledge is what makes us better.

 

If you are planning your next dinner party, or simply need help with your next menu, I am here to help.

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