Paco Roncero (Head Chef)

At the age of eighteen, following family tradition, he begins to study cooking at the Madrid School of Tourism and Hospitality (la Escuela Superior de Hostelería y Turismo de Madrid). In 1990 he begins his career at the restaurant Zalacaín and later moves to the Ritz Hotel. In 1991 he joins the staff at the Casino de Madrid as a chef. Later he is promoted to Head Chef of the banquet department. For three years, he trains at the "El Bulli" restaurant (Rosas-Gerona) with Ferrán Adrià. These three years are key in Paco's evolution as a chef.

In 1997 he obtains 2nd place in the Young Chef Championship of the Community of Madrid and 3rd place in the Spanish National Championship. In 1998 the Casino de Madrid recruits Ferrán Adriá as Gastronomic Consultant, which brings about a true revolution in the gastronomic scene in Madrid and Spain. In 2000 Roncero is promoted to Head Chef at the Casino, and currently occupies this position. He is considered Ferrán Adrià's most outstanding disciple.

Gastronomic Guides 2005
- 1 Michelin Star
- 9 out of 10 in Gourmetour
- 2 Campsa Suns
- 7.5 in "The Best of Gastronomy" by Rafael García Santos

Curriculum Vitae

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