Chef Diego Vargas
Chef At Home in Heredia
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Lover of creating unforgettable gastronomic experiences full of flavor.
This biography highlights the early origin of his interest in Gastronomy since childhood, influenced by the aromas and culinary skills of his mother and grandmother. This awakening led to a decision to pursue a career in this culinary art. She is currently completing a bachelor's degree in Gastronomy at the Universidad Latina de Costa Rica, having previously taken courses in hotel cuisine.
His professional background includes significant experiences: he started in private events with chef Lorena Velázquez in catering, followed by an internship at Enboca restaurant with chefs Diego Mondragón, where he explored haute cuisine and avant-garde cooking. He worked with chef Marlon Calderón at Bodega Herrán Pratt in pairing events and creative cuisine, as well as at the restaurant El taller de Billy sazón with chef Sergio Dobles, focused on avant-garde cuisine and ferments.
Recently, he participated in the Jeunes Chefs Rôtisseurs 2023 competition, where he won 3rd place, standing out as one of the young promises in the national gastronomic scene. His goal is to elevate Costa Rican cuisine to international haute cuisine standards, thus contributing to the global recognition of the country's gastronomy.

More about me
For me, cooking is...
For me, the kitchen is the canvas where I fuse tradition, creativity and passion, transforming ingredients into unforgettable gastronomic experiences.
I learned to cook at...
My beginnings in my gastronomic career were at the Universidad Latina de Costa Rica and with the experience gained over the years of hard work.
A cooking secret...
My secret is to combine ingredients with art and precision to create dishes that awaken all the senses and delight the gastronomic soul.
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