His work has taken him to restaurants in the U.S., Australia, Switzerland, Chile, and Brazil, among others. His extensive travels have given him a unique perspective, creating fabulous fresh and innovative seafood platters.

Born in Huancayo Peru, Chef Sánchez is an expert in Peruvian cuisine and has over 10 years of progressive experience refining the art of cooking; developing impressive menus; and preparing culinary dishes influenced by culturally diverse regions around the globe. 

Chef Valencia comes from Yungay, known as the alley of Huaylas, in Ancash, Peru. He worked his way up in Lima’s most demanding kitchens, along Peru’s most renowned chefs such as Coque Ossio, Marissa Guiulfo and in restaurants such as Gaston Acurio’s La Mar.

A former winner of The Food Network show Chopped. Trained under Iron Chef Bobby Flay where he developed a passion for gourmet cuisine strongly engrained in his heritage, creative flair and a nose for quality, making him a bonafide Peruvian Cuisine Master.

Came to the U.S. from Peru as a child and grew up in the restaurant business. His passion for cooking ultimately led him to study at the French Culinary Institute in Manhattan (now the International Culinary Center) and to stints working under such chefs as Daniel Boulud and Marcus Samuelsson.