The Talents
Discover the Autentico talents that take our Festival to the next level
Each year, we will be bringing in an incredible lineup of chefs and talents, each bringing their unique flavors and expertise to our multicultural culinary festival.
These culinary artists hail from diverse backgrounds, offering a world of tastes and culinary traditions.
International Talents
In 2026, we will welcome international guest chefs again to our culinary festival.
2026 International Talents
Chef Virgilio Martínez
Peruvian Chef Virgilio Martínez celebrates global biodiversity through cuisine. Founder of Central (Lima), voted The World's Best Restaurant in 2023 and now in the Best of the Best Hall of Fame after setting a new standard for world cuisine. Co-founder of MIL (Cusco) alongside Pía León, creator of MAZ (Tokyo), and co-founder of Mater, a biocultural sciences institute dedicated to researching Peru’s ecosystems to develop new forms of creation. His work is driven by a simple motto: "Afuera hay más" (there’s more out there).
Chef Marcus Samuelsson
Marcus Samuelsson is a world-renowned chef, restaurateur, and author whose culinary influence spans continents. His acclaimed restaurant portfolio includes the iconic Red Rooster Harlem and over a dozen more establishments worldwide. An eight-time James Beard Award winner, Emmy Award–winning producer, and best-selling author, Samuelsson is also frequently seen on TV , with regular appearances on shows such as Chopped and Top Chef. In addition to his culinary work, he has made inroads in fashion, from Vanity Fair’s Best Dressed List to curating the Met Gala, and recently moved into lifestyle design with his successful West Elm home collection. Beyond his professional ventures, he is Co-Chair of Culinary Careers Program (CCAP) and serves as a Frontline Advisor for World Central Kitchen, advancing access to culinary education and food security around the globe.
Luca Cinalli
Luca Cinalli is a Freelance Expert in the hospitality business. With 23 years of experience in the sector, Luca Cinalli has developed exceptional skills as a Bartender, Waiter, and Chef, and has earned worldwide recognition as a Master Trainer & Bar Consultant. Following his international experience in Italy, France and the UK working in Michelin-starred restaurants, he settled down in London, where he played a key role in shaping the Bar Industry. As Head Bartender of Nightjar and Bar Manager of Oriole, he also worked in Tiki bars and classic cocktail bars, where strategy, personalization, and customizing were at the core of his success. Luca Cinalli is now a Freelance Expert in the Hospitality business, consulting with his team at a Global level.