Chef Rafa Marquez

Chef At Home in Chicago
Chef Rafa Marquez
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Spanish · EnglishLanguages
ChicagoI travel up to 25 km

Get to know me better

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I always put a lot of love into each dish, I am a perfectionist and self-critical, but Shay’s made with love

I’m a seasoned cook with over 25 years of experience in the culinary world. My expertise spans a variety of cuisines, including Spanish, Italian, and Chinese, among many others. Passionate about creating flavorful and accessible dishes, I dedicated my career to perfecting traditional recipes while adding my unique touch. Whether crafting classic pastas, authentic tapas, Paellas or some Asian flavors, my goal is to share my love for cooking with food lovers everywhere.

More about me

For me, cooking is...

Passion, tradition, and creativity, bringing people together through flavors, stories, and the art of making every meal with love and unforgettable

I learned to cook at...

At home! I grew up in cook family, I grew up in a kitchen! I took culinary arts classes but I'm always learning and improving.

A cooking secret...

My secret is the love I put into each preparation! And work hard on strong flavors.

My menus

A taste of what I cook. Tell me about your event and I'll send you a proposal built around your guests, allergies and what's in season.

Types of cuisine I prepare

  • Latin American
  • Chef's special
  • Mediterranean
  • Seafood/Fish
  • Italian
  • French
  • Local

Book your experience with Chef Rafa

Specify the details of your requests and the chef will send you a custom menu just for you.