Paco Roncero facts for kids
Paco Roncero
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| Born | Francisco Javier Roncero Fernández 3 December 1969 Madrid, Spain |
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| Cooking style | Fine dining |
| Spouse | Nerea Ruano |
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Current restaurant(s)
Sublimotion
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Paco Roncero (born December 3, 1969) is a famous Spanish chef. He is known for his creative cooking and unique dining experiences. In 2006, he won a big award called the National Gastronomy Award. He was also a judge on the TV show MasterChef Colombia. Today, he is the head chef at a very special restaurant called Sublimotion. This restaurant is famous for its high-tech and immersive dining.
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Who is Paco Roncero?
Paco Roncero started his journey in cooking by following his passion. He studied at the School of Hospitality and Tourism in Madrid. Early in his career, he worked at top restaurants like Zalacaín and Hotel Ritz. In 1991, he joined the team at the Casino de Madrid. There, he worked with another famous chef, Ferran Adrià.
Paco's Rise to Head Chef
By 1996, Paco became the head chef for banquets at the Casino de Madrid. In 2000, he took over as the main head of the kitchen. This included running La Terraza del Casino, a restaurant that earned its first Michelin star in 2002. A Michelin star is a very important award for restaurants. It shows how excellent their food and service are.
Paco Roncero has won many important cooking awards. One of these was the Chef L'Avenir Award in 2005. This award came from the International Academy of Gastronomy. It recognized him as a promising chef of the future.
Paco's Other Work
Besides cooking, Paco Roncero has created useful tools for kitchens. He made a software program called Gestor de Cocina, which means "Kitchen Manager." He has also written several books about cooking and food culture. Paco has led many workshops to explore new cooking ideas. He has also taught at various cooking schools.
Since October 2013, Paco has been part of a special group. This group helps Spain's professional cooking team. They prepare for big international cooking contests. These include events like the World Association of Chefs' Societies competitions.
Awards and Achievements
Paco Roncero and his restaurants have received many honors. These awards show his skill and creativity in the kitchen.
- La Terraza del Casino: This restaurant holds two Michelin stars. It also has three Suns in the Repsol Guide. These are both very high honors in the world of food.
- National Gastronomy Award: Paco won this prestigious award in 2006.
- Best Cook of the Future: The International Academy of Gastronomy gave him this award in 2005.
- Best Restaurant Menu Design: He received this award in 2005 from the National Academy of Gastronomy.
- Young Chefs Championship: He placed 2nd in the Community of Madrid's competition.
- Spanish Cooking Championship: He earned 3rd place in this national competition.
See also
In Spanish: Paco Roncero para niños
