Chef Ivan Castro
About Chef Ivan CastroMadrid
Madrid
Iโm a Mexican plant-based chef with over 15 years of experience creating food that connects people to memory, culture, and emotion. My cooking blends traditional Mexican flavors and techniques with contemporary plant-based cuisine, always focusing on bold taste, beautiful presentation, and meaningful storytelling through food.
I trained professionally in hospitality and culinary arts, specializing in restaurant management and food media, and later founded La Bartola in Toronto, a restaurant recognized for three consecutive years with a Michelin Bib Gourmand distinction. Today, I focus on private dining experiences, secret dinners, and bespoke culinary events, where I can cook more intimately and create unforgettable moments around the table.
The plates Iโm proudest of are those that surprise guests who say, โI canโt believe this is plant-based,โ and leave them with memories tied to the experience, not just the meal.
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Chef Ivan Castro will arrive 1 hour in advance of your event
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Our chefs can sell mealboxes, dinner boxes, and other specialities, such as pasta or sauces
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