Cooking is a language through which I express harmony, happiness, beauty, poetry, complexity, magic, humor, provocation, and culture.

Chef Ray Perez

Chef Ray Perez: A journey of culinary creativity

I am an executive chef, gastronomic, creative, and administrative advisor with more than ten years of experience in the culinary world. I studied at the Ciboullette School of Haute Cuisine and pursued advanced cooking studies at ESAH in Seville, Spain. I have broad knowledge of international gastronomy — Italian, Spanish, Lebanese, Nikkei, French, Turkish, Greek, Latin, Thai, and Indian cuisines — as well as avant-garde and creative author cuisine. I am a specialist in gastronomic marketing and have led prestigious restaurants both in Colombia and Spain, including Palau del Baró and Tabularium in Catalonia. I also create culinary content on social media such as Instagram @chefrayperez and YouTube.

I learned to cook with my grandfather at his home, as he was an excellent cook. That experience inspired me to make the best decision of my life — to study gastronomy.

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Cooking is infinite; you never stop learning, and new techniques always keep you moving forward.

Unique Culinary Experiences

Culinary passion

Cooking is the pleasure of serving and making diners happy through my art, offering wonderful service and creating memorable experiences.

Learned cooking

My culinary journey began with my grandfather and evolved through years of study and practice in Spain and Colombia, where I discovered the essence of discipline, creativity, and tradition.

Secret ingredient

I believe cooking is infinite — there are always new techniques and ideas that inspire me to stay at the forefront.

Chef Ray's Menus

Discover my curated collection of international and fusion menus, blending Mediterranean, French, Italian, and Nikkei influences. Each creation reflects my passion for flavor, culture, and innovation.

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Testimonials and Success Stories

We had the most incredible experience with Chef Ray Perez! From start to finish, everything was seamless and beyond expectations. The menu was thoughtfully curated, beautifully presented, and absolutely delicious — every course was a hit with our group of nine. Beyond the food, what stood out most was how special he made the evening feel; his warmth, professionalism, and attention to detail created an intimate, unforgettable dining experience. We can’t recommend Chef Ray Perez highly enough and can’t wait to book again!

Yahya Altaf

Absolutely amazing food and great presentation! Punctual and clean. Would definitely recommend

Michael Reedy

Chef Ray was absolutely AMAZING!! His professionalism and the quality of the food was so so good. I would recommend him to ANYONE coming to Medellin.

Clevelynn Rodgers

El chef privado fue excelente, su comida no solo fue deliciosa, sino que su atención y profesionalismo hicieron de la experiencia algo inolvidable.

Shawn Christopher

Chef Ray and his team are amazing!

Davis Taylor

Excelente la experiencia con el chef Ray, la comida exquisita, y pasamos un rato muy ameno mientras nos explicaba trucos de la alta cocina. 100% recomendado.

Carlos Salazar

Chef Ray was amazing. Would definitely recommend to friends!

Israel

Chef Ray was absolutely phenomenal with his skills and communication. Highly recommend him

Justin Healy

Very good chef

Mike

Excelente todoooo, la comida deliciosa y el servicio maravilloso.

John Osorio