Originally from Charleston, SC, Chef Val’s love of food was cultivated at a young age. He spent most days at the kitchen table, watching his parents create dishes that embodied their Filipino heritage. At age 14, Val entered the arena and trained through each station of the kitchen brigade. From working and learning under the direction of James Beard award winning chefs and then emerging as an Executive Chef in some of the country’s top kitchens, to winning numerous awards and performing magic in the James Beard Kitchen, Chef Val has made a name for himself on both sides of the coast, and strives to share his gift with others.

With over 30 years of culinary experience, Chef Val’s love and passion for food is evident in the complex flavors he presents in his food. He happily puts on the chef coat knowing that there is the potential of positively altering the course of someone’s day by providing them with an exceptional experience that they will always remember.