Lily Ramirez Foran
Lily Ramirez-Foran is the founder of Ireland’s Mexican boutique grocer and cookery school, Picado Mexican in Dublin and author of the award winning book, TACOS by Blasta Books. She has been living and cooking in Ireland for over 20 years with her Irish husband and business partner, Alan. She’s a woman on a mission to showcase Mexican food and culture beyond its clichés and misconceptions. When not busy with work, Lily can be […]
Gráinne Mullins
Entrepreneur, chocolatier and founder of Grá Chocolates, Gráinne Mullins is a pastry chef with over 10 years’ experience in high level, fine dining establishments. In 2019 she was awarded Euro-toques Young Chef of the Year and more recently, was included in the prestigious Forbes ‘30 under 30’ list 2023, highlighting the brightest young entrepreneurs, leaders […]
Sebastian Skillings
Sebastian Skillings is a fishmonger, cook and author based in Dublin. Originally from London, he spent many years working in hospitality before moving to Dublin and becoming a fishmonger. Talking to customers and inspiring them to cook seafood was the inspiration for writing his debut cookbook ‘The Hungry Fishmonger’ which was published in May of […]
Óscar Dayas
A culinary force from his teens, Óscar Dayas began commanding Las Palmas’ most innovative kitchens (“Mestizo,” “Nautilo,” “Monóculo”) before most chefs complete their training. His relentless pursuit of excellence took him to Michelin-starred LÚ Cocina y Alma in Jerez, where he refined his technique under Spain’s elite. In 2019, Dayas channeled this vast experience into MAR Gastrotasca – his love letter […]
Alejandro Mederos
With 14 years of professional experience, Chef Alejandro Mederos honed his craft in one of the world’s most revered culinary regions: Spain’s Basque Country. After three formative years mastering precision techniques and flavor alchemy, he returned to his native Gran Canaria, where he refined his skills alongside the island’s top culinary talents. In 2020, Alejandro realized his lifelong […]