RODRIGO PACHECO

Rodrigo Pacheco, Goodwill Ambassador of UN FAO is an Ecuadorian chef, who attracted the world’s attention through his culinary art and his innovative project “The largest Biodiverse Edible Forest in the world”. His vision, his career and his outstanding participation in the gastronomic competition “The final table” produced by Netflix, have been well recognized by the press and international organizations.

Rodrigo has lived for 10 years in the province of Manabí, where he served as CEO of Hotel Tanusas and founded Fundación Amor 7.8 to address social and environmental causes. Currently, he is Executive Chef of the Bocavaldivia restaurant in Puerto Cayo and the recently opened Foresta restaurant located in Quito. Rodrigo is an activist and guardian of nature, he practices sports such as surfing, he likes to explore with his family, go hiking and walk outdoors.

A chef who bases his gastronomy on restoring and connecting ecosystems, knowledge and flavors.