Paco Pérez (born in Huelva in 1968) is one of Spain’s most internationally renowned chefs. After training alongside Ferran Adrià at elBulli, he took the helm at Miramar, the family-run restaurant in Llançà, Girona, which he now runs with his wife, Montse Serra. There, he has developed a cooking style that interprets the coastal landscape of the Costa Brava from a contemporary perspective. Under his leadership, Miramar has been awarded two Michelin stars and has become one of the leading names in Catalan gastronomy.

Throughout his career, he has spearheaded projects including Enoteca Paco Pérez at the Hotel Arts in Barcelona (two Michelin stars), 5 – Cinco by Paco Pérez in Berlin, Tèrra at the Hotel Alabriga in S’Agaró, and COME by Paco Pérez in Munich. His cuisine combines technical innovation with a strong Mediterranean identity, focusing on seafood and seasonal produce.

With a total of five Michelin stars across various restaurants, Pérez is renowned for his ability to adapt haute cuisine to a wide range of contexts while maintaining his connection to the local region. His work has established him as one of the most influential figures in contemporary Spanish gastronomy, as well as an ambassador for Mediterranean cuisine worldwide.