Meet Chef Horacio Bollo
Horacio Bollo is a professional Uruguayan-Venezuelan chef with over 13 years of experience in high-end gastronomy and hospitality. He currently serves as Head Chef & Operations Lead at Rancho Santana, where he spearheads innovative culinary offerings that highlight local ingredients and the rich flavors of the region.
His passion for cooking began in childhood, inspired by his mother and the family moments shared around the table. “I always saw cooking as the perfect excuse to bring people together. I was fascinated by how a single dish could change the mood of the day or gather everyone around the table,” Horacio recalls.
Throughout his career, he has held key roles at renowned hotel chains such as Hilton Hotels, and has led kitchens in private luxury villas in destinations like Turks and Caicos, where he catered to an exclusive clientele including celebrities, entrepreneurs, and VVIP guests. He also served as Executive Chef at Villas Paraíso PM, refining his focus on delivering highly personalized culinary experiences.
Horacio’s culinary style blends traditional flavors with modern techniques and elements of molecular cuisine, always preserving the essence of each dish. At Rancho Santana, he continues to hone his craft, creating food that connects with its surroundings, honors the origin of each ingredient, and celebrates the joy of sharing a meal.
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