Chef Andres Valderrama

Hey guys, my name is Andres and I am originally from Bogota, Colombia and I now live in the beautiful Tofino BC. I’ve lived in Canada for the last 22 years, giving me the opportunity to work with thriving industries. I completed the Réglais et Châteaux professional cooking program in Montreal in 2012, I then continued my studies in Hotel and Restaurant management that ultimately led me to the beautiful and Wild West coast. Tofino is the destination for a perfect in house chef experience.

I have worked in the food industry most of my life, putting satisfied smiles on guests faces for over 10 years and counting. My passion for food comes from bringing joy to my guests!! For me it's the instant satisfaction on the guest face as they take their first bites. As much as I fancy high-end dining experiences, I also relish in casual but savoury meals in the comfort of your own home. I enjoy planning and tweaking tradition dishes to give an ordinary dish and extraordinary experience for my guests. If you have an adventurous soul like me, you may also love to think outside the box and enjoy flavours you never thought could go together!

Restaurants I have work for:

- Clayoquot Wilderness Resort, Tofino BC

- Kuma, Tofino BC

- Carambola Bistro, Husdon QC

- L'alambic Bistro, Hull QC

- Les Flavoureux, Hull QC

To me, cooking is an experience, not just a meal.

Lets make memories in Tofino!