Marcela Valladolid

At-a-Glance

Emmy nominated celebrity chef and television personality
Serves as Chief Executive Officer at Matriarca Foods since 2020
Founder of Matriarca Foods and Casa Marcela Inc.
Author of "Fresh Mexico" (2009) and "Mexican Made Easy" (2011)
Hosted Food Network's "Mexican Made Easy" and co-hosted "The Kitchen"
Graduated as a classically trained pastry chef from the Ritz-Escoffier Cooking School in Paris

Biography

Marcela Valladolid is an American chef, author, and entrepreneur, recognized for her culinary expertise and television presence. She currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Matriarca Foods, a company she founded. Valladolid is an Emmy nominated celebrity chef and television personality, known for her contributions to Mexican cuisine.

Valladolid's passion for food began in Tijuana, Mexico, where she grew up around traditional cooks.