Paco Roncero (born 1969) is a Spanish chef. He won La Real Academia de Gastronomía's National Gastronomy Award in 2006, and he was a judge on the reality television show MasterChef Colombia. He is the head chef of Sublimotion, known for its high cost yet unique dining experience.[1][2][3]
Biography[edit]
La Terraza del Casino is located in the heart of Madrid, its interior and design are amazing, classic old building, high ceiling, chandelierstraditional, yet beautiful and warm, spacious and airy, with staircase leading to a breath taking terrace with amazing view of the old city. La Terraza del Casino is located in the heart of Madrid, its interior and design are amazing, classic old building, high ceiling, chandelierstraditional, yet beautiful and warm, spacious and airy, with staircase leading to a breath taking terrace with amazing view of the old city.
Paco Roncero began his cooking career vocationally. He trained at the School of Hospitality and Tourism of Madrid, and he spent time working at Zalacaín (three Michelin stars) and Hotel Ritz until 1991, when he joined the staff of the Casino de Madrid and worked for some years with Ferran Adrià. In 1996, he became head chef of the banquets department there, and in 2000 he ascended to the rank of head of kitchen, still under the direction of NH Hoteles, including among his responsibilities running La Terraza del Casino, which earned its first Michelin star two years later, in 2002.[citation needed] Roncero has won prestigious culinary awards, including the Chef L'Avenir Award 2005, awarded by the International Academy of Gastronomy.
Roncero is the creator of the kitchen management software Gestor de Cocina (Kitchen Manager) and is the author of several books on cooking and culinary culture. He has led various workshops on culinary research and additionally has worked as a congressman and teacher in a number of schools.[citation needed] Since October 2013, Roncero has been a member of the technical division of the Comité de Honor (Honor Committee) for Spain's Selección de Cocina Profesional, a select group of renown Spanish chefs who participate in World Association of Chefs' Societies and Bocuse d'Or competitions.
Paco Roncero Restaurante Madrid
References[edit]
- ^Actual, Madrid. 'Paco Roncero asegura que 'para triunfar fuera es importante saber con quién te asocias''. Madrid Actual.
- ^Johnathan Prynn. 'Try world's most expensive restaurant... for £90: top chef behind £1,200-a-head Ibiza venue opens pop-up in London'. The Evening Standard.
- ^Asier Nunez. 'Chef Paco Roncero en el Café Royal de Londres'. El Ibérico (in Spanish).
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