Chef Nivia Villanueva

Private Chef In San Juan
Chef Nivia Villanueva

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I share my passion for Puerto Rico's culture and cuisine emphasizing local products and my secret ingredient, a pinch of love.

I share my passion for Puerto Rico's culture by introducing guests to our authentic cuisine incorporating products cultivated by local farmers and my secret ingredient, a pinch of love.

I was inspired by my grandmother who I used to help in the kitchen gathering aromatic herbs and spices from the garden. As a second carreer, I graduated from culinary arts at Johnson & Wales University and worked at Share Our Strength/Cooking Matters, teaching families how to shop and cook healthy incorporating local seasonal produce. Nowadays, as a culinary experiences host and Private Chef, I combine my teaching, advocacy and culinary skills recreating sensorial experiences of a nostalgic era while inspiring visitors and educating local residents to support our sustainable agriculture. Taste Puerto Rico's true authentic flavors with a pinch of love.

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More about me

For me, cooking is...

what makes me feel the most present utilizing all my senses. If Im not cooking, Im either eating, talking, reading or thinking about food and drinks.

I learned to cook at...

home with my mother and grandmother. A second career in culinary arts at Jonhnson and Wales University and now a days mastering in social media :)

A cooking secret...

Is always adding my own personal flare which I refer to as my secret ingredient, a pinch of Love!

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