DANIEL PÉREZ DELGADO

Lola Taberna Española’s innovative menu, offering an exciting and modern take on the Spanish classics, is the work of its hugely talented Head Chef, Daniel Perez Delgado. Passionate about food, the Spanish native realised at a young age that a career in the culinary field was the obvious choice. In 2002, after completing his formal education in Andalusia, southern Spain, he immediately started his professional career. Working in several restaurants throughout the country, Daniel sharpened his skills in various cuisines, determined to modernise traditional dishes, and showcase the phenomenal produce of Southern Spain. In 2013 Daniel relocated to the UAE and played a pivotal role in the opening of two restaurants, Chamas, a Brazilian churrascaria, and French restaurant, Oscar’s Vine Society. Keen to return to his Spanish culinary roots, he joined the acclaimed restaurant El Sur, at the Westin Hotel Mina Seyahi in 2015. Over the course of his fouryear tenure, he successfully led the kitchen team, the operations and was instrumental in crafting the award-winning menus of this renowned restaurant. He then moved to Zuma Dubai and later to Jumeirah Beach Hotel.