Chef Santiago Vargas
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Chef Santiago was born in Lima, Perú, surrounded by flavors and traditions from the Andes. From a very young age, he loved the art of cooking. In 2008, he moved to New York City with a suitcase and a dream of becoming a gourmet chef. Since embarking on that early venture, Chef Santiago hasn’t stopped following his passion for food.
Santiago has worked in several renowned restaurants in Long Island, NY, preparing dishes ranging high end Italian cuisine to the traditional American barbecue. Among his accolades, he received praise for his work in Newsday, Long Island’s press. Recently, he was featured on Skillet, a podcast highlighting food and memories of chefs living in America’s Southern states.
When he set out to find his niche in Asheville’s food scene, Santiago realized that his true passion is for sharing the exquisite flavors of his home country. He cooks from the heart, and that’s tangible in how he selects ingredients and lovingly prepares his dishes. Before becoming a private caterer and chef, Santiago previously owned an award-winning food truck, Out of the Blue Peruvian Fusion Cuisine. The awesome food truck won several awards and competitions, including best chicken wings. Yummy! And it was the first to introduce authentic Peruvian flavor to the city of Asheville. Thanks Santiago!
And you can have your own special dinner with Chef Santiago! Santiago’s dinners are tailored to your desires with delightful and authentic flavors for an exclusive experience to be remembered. Right in your own home! Invite me please!
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