Chef Alejandro Valdez Lora brings Michelin-starred kitchen experience from New York, Hong Kong, and Buenos Aires to highly personalized cooking in clients' homes. Born in Buenos Aires and now based in Brooklyn, he trained at Instituto Argentino de Gastronomia and built his foundation in French technique while working at Bâtard (✻) and L'Antagoniste. His resume spans pastry, fish, pasta, garde manger, and sauce work, giving him a versatile command of both refined restaurant cooking and practical weeknight meals. As Test Kitchen Manager at Delish (Hearst Magazines), he develops and executes a wide range of recipes each week across cuisines, formats, and dietary needs. Alejandro is known for food that feels bright and layered, with thoughtful details in every bite and menus shaped by careful listening. Clients can expect an intuitive, hard-working chef who adapts quickly, cooks with precision, and creates meals that feel personal and memorable.