History

Pablo Gimenez Melo has cooked throughout Latin America for over 20 years, but his love for wine and organically grown produce drew him to California. Pablo and his son Pablo Jr. were born in Santa Fe, Argentina riding horses and playing in fruit trees on his family's farm, where his sensual palate was informed by fresh flavors and aromas. He learned classic European culinary skills from his French grandmother Julia, while his father taught him the Argentine Asado grilling tradition of the Río de la Plata. Vacations spent at family friends’ vineyards in Mendoza and Salta further educated Pablo’s palate in international wines. Pablo's deep connection to the natural world informs his flavor infusions that transform the California dining experience.

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The first invitation-only dinner parties began in Buenos Aires in 2006 and expanded to Bogota bringing together art, music, wine, and food. In 2016, Pablo's ‘secret’ dinner events grew to include San Francisco, partnering with other chefs and sommeliers, with locations announced weekly online. His Dinner Parties and Dinner at Home, bring a professional restaurant experience to a more intimate setting.

Pablo & Pablo Jr. create Food and Wine Experiences for a company dedicated to international luxury tourism.

For me, cooking is...

Lifestyle, experiences

I learned to cook at...

In my house, with my grandmother in Argentina

A cooking secret...

The quality of the ingredients I proudly manipulate and the love for fire prepared cuisine

Chef Pablo's reviews

4.8

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19 services

Chef Pablo and his team prepared a phenomenal dinner for our wedding. The food was absolutely delicious and memorable. From the table setting, to the table service, and of course the food, our dinner was executed to perfection. His team was super friendly, accommodating, and made sure we were all having a great time. We had such a relaxing and wonderful experience and would strongly recommend booking a private dinner by Chef Pablo!

I had the privilege of hosting Pablo, an extraordinary chef, who provided an unparalleled dining experience at my home. From the moment he arrived, his passion for culinary excellence shone through, as he crafted a menu that showcased his exceptional skills, blending flavors and techniques into remarkable dishes. Pablo's attention to detail in both presentation and service, and his professionalism throughout the evening truly set him apart. I highly recommend Pablo for his outstanding culinary artistry, which left an indelible impression and transformed our dining experience into an unforgettable journey.

Such an incredible meal!! Chef Pablo was attentive and thoughtful throughout the whole process. His food was awesome and the service impeccable. Highly recommend!

The food was over the TOP delicious and Kurt, our chef, bent over backwards to accommodate us.

Pablo and his son made our evening so special. The food was delicious, we went with the five courses with wine paring. You know it is good when all the food is gone each course on everyone’s plate! The table set up was beautiful and the service was amazing, very attentive. Clean up, do know when they did it, but the kitchen was spotless. Can’t wait for our next occasion - we would book Pablo in a second, highly recommend!