Meet the Chef – ep.3 – featuring Andrea López
In this episode, we had the pleasure of featuring Andrea López, Corporate Chef at República del Cacao. Andrea spoke to us about her professional journey, her deep appreciation for craft and technique, and what makes the chocolate shop unique. Additionally, we explored her role as an educator, new trends in the segment, and much more.
“Lightening recipes, respecting the product, being true to the flavors... challenges you as a professional to create something simpler but excellent.”
ANDREA LOPEZ
Andrea López is the Corporate Chef for República del Cacao. She has trained at renowned institutions both nationally and internationally, and has also worked in important restaurants in Ecuador.
Andrea explores the use of different local and international ingredients to provide unique and memorable sensations in each preparation. Her creativity and talent are evident in the different creations she makes from our Cacao Lab, all equipped and ready for every challenge thanks to our allies Termalimex. As well as in the recipes we export to markets all around the world.
Thanks to their passion for teaching, they travel the world attending training sessions and events, educating pastry chefs about our products.
“Pastry and chocolate making are no longer just my profession; they have become my passion and a part of my daily life. It is the medium through which I can express my creativity, my way of thinking and feeling. I have fun, I laugh, I get stressed, I worry, I am surprised, and I discover – I love all of it. Pastry and chocolate making are now part of my life and who I am.»
Andrea Lopez
Follow her on Instagram at: @andreclq
