I’m Chema Soler, a Valencian chef with more than two decades of professional experience. Throughout my career, I have founded and managed several successful restaurants, creating unique culinary concepts known for their creativity, personality, and an unwavering focus on exceptional flavour.

After graduating from the CDT Culinary School in Gandía and receiving the Best Young Chef of the Valencian Community Award, I embarked on a journey that led me to launch pioneering restaurant concepts, including La Gastro-Croquetería by Chema in Madrid, along with several other successful venues such as La Gastro by Chema, La Gastro Salvaje, Street Food Gandía, and Komboi.

Alongside my restaurant projects, I work as a culinary consultant for restaurants in Spain and abroad, helping to develop menus, train kitchen teams, and create innovative dining concepts. Today, I bring all of that experience into a far more personal and exclusive setting: private dining.

My cuisine is deeply rooted in the Mediterranean, while remaining open to flavours and techniques from around the world. I’m passionate about working with seasonal ingredients, respecting tradition, and reinterpreting it through a contemporary approach. One idea defines my cooking philosophy: I’m always in search of umami—that perfect balance of flavour that transforms a meal into a memorable experience.

I’m also the author of two published cookbooks and am currently writing my third, a project that reflects my culinary philosophy after more than twenty years dedicated to the art of cooking.

As a private chef, my goal is to offer far more than a meal. I create bespoke dining experiences, carefully tailored to every guest, where every detail matters. Whether it’s an intimate dinner, a family celebration, or an exclusive event, my mission is to deliver honest, creative, and flavour-driven cuisine that leaves a lasting impression.