Chef Elias Salazar

Chef At Home in Toronto
Chef Elias Salazar

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Crafting soulful cuisine inspired by Lima and made to share.

Accomplished Executive Chef with over 28 years of culinary expertise and 15 years of kitchen leadership experience, specializing in Modern Peruvian cuisine and its five distinctive expressions: Criollo, Italo-Peruvian, Chifa (Chinese-Peruvian), Nikkei (Japanese-Peruvian), and refined raw preparations such as ceviches and tiraditos.

My culinary approach is rooted in honoring tradition while elevating it through contemporary techniques, refined presentation, and thoughtful innovation. I am known for precision, creativity, and the ability to design dynamic menus that celebrate Peru’s rich cultural influences while meeting the expectations of modern fine dining.

Throughout my career, I have built and led high-performing culinary teams in upscale, high-revenue establishments, consistently delivering exceptional dining experiences. My leadership style emphasizes discipline, collaboration, and continuous growth, ensuring operational excellence alongside culinary distinction.

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More about me

For me, cooking is...

Everything I love to do and more!!

I learned to cook at...

My grandmothers kitchen in Lima, Peru!

A cooking secret...

Love, Respect for food.

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