Meet the Chef – ep.5 – featuring Steben Gaviño
In this episode, we had the pleasure of featuring Steben Gaviño, an Ecuadorian Artisan Chocolate Master. Steben shared with us his inspiring journey, his passion for chocolate and teaching, and how he has managed to position himself as one of the most promising young talents in international chocolate making.
“The trend helps you to perfect yourself and to want to bring out your best version. Currently, I like to go back a bit to the beginning, to the more natural chocolate color.”.
-Steben Gaviño
Steben Gaviño is a talented chocolatier born in Quito, Ecuador. In 2021, he was recognized as Spain's Best Young Master Chocolatier, representing the School of Pastry Arts of the Barcelona Guild. At just 22 years old, he won the prestigious Belcolade Generation Championship competition.
In addition to his competition achievements, Steben founded his own chocolatiership school in Quito, where he offers online courses and masterclasses. He was awarded “Best Artisan Bonbon in Ecuador” in 2022 and 2023, and named “Young Ecuadorian with the Greatest Gastronomic Potential in 2022.”.
Her training includes studies at the Escola del Gremi de Pastisseria de Barcelona (Master of High Pastry, 2021) and at the Culinary Center School in Quito (Chef Patissier de Partida, 2017), and recently she was the winner of the Best Chocolate Cake in Ecuador 2025, with which she will participate in the Paco Torreblanca Competition, which seeks the best chocolate cake in the world.
Thanks to his passion for teaching, Steben travels the world sharing his knowledge and creativity, inspiring new generations of chocolatiers.
Contact him at:
- Mobile: +593 984804833
- Email: stebengavino@hotmail.com
- Address: Vicuña Building, second floor, Venezuela Street between Chile & Mejía, Quito
- Instagram @stebengavino
