Chef Rick Paniagua has over 20 years experience in the culinary industry. From cooking for celebrities and living in 7 countries, overseeing Lollapalooza operations, Chef for the Chicago Cubs team during their historic 2016 run (ask to see his World Series ring) as well as working in Michelin rated restaurants throughout his career, he has seen and done it all. He is now ready to make sure that your next event is the best that it can be! “EPC isn’t just a brand, and a chef coat to your home, it is an experience! I love introducing new clients to our rockstar family, we only give the best because you EXPECT the best! I’m proud to be a member of Elite Personal Chefs.”
All prices are an estimation and vary based on guest count, event location, and menu. You will get a better estimate during the booking process.
The City of Wind, the city that I love, none match it, none ever will. Chicago, Illinois. Originally from Humboldt Park and I made it out from my humble beginnings to where I am now, River Forest. I like to volunteer every now and again to show that others can make it out too.
Giant in Logan Square. Serai, Amaru, Taxim in that order right after that. Go and tell everyone you have ever met about these places!
Breakfast sandwiches. The easier for me, the better. I make a bunch and freeze them ahead of time because after a long day of cooking the last thing I want to do is cook for myself. Maybe I should hire Chef Alyssa one day!
Everything! I do love Japanese and Spanish cuisines specifically. Anytime I get to flex some creative muscles I like to do Turkish or Brazilian cuisine too - I used to live there!
The immediate gratification. My modeling career fell through as soon as people saw my face - so cooking it was!
I LOVE to exercise, I currently do Crossfit, running and when I'm not doing proposals I paint miniature sculptures. Super nerdy but I like them!
EPC isn’t just a brand, and a chef coat in your home, it is an experience. I love introducing new clients to our rockstar family, we only give the best because you EXPECT the best! I’m proud to be a member of Elite Personal Chefs.
I get to do cool things in cool places. From cooking in hot air balloons to private islands and submarines - I get to do it all, on every continent. I love the adventure!
