José María Borrás
Executive Chef at Aquiara (Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain)
His philosophy is to seek purity of flavor and innovation through balance. Each creation fuses advanced technique with aesthetic sensitivity, turning every dish into an experience.
Who is José María Borrás?
Combining technique, terroir, and the sea to craft haute cuisine dishes with Mediterranean identity and professional precision.
José María Borrás is a young Menorcan chef representing a new generation committed to technique, sustainability, and Mediterranean identity.
Trained in top-level kitchens, he has worked alongside renowned chefs and developed a culinary philosophy rooted in respect for local ingredients and technical mastery. His work blends research and creativity to celebrate the flavor of the sea through precise cooking, complex stocks, and clean, elegant presentation.
Currently Executive Chef at Aquiara in Menorca, he’s recognized for his avant-garde cuisine inspired by the sea and its surroundings. Through his dishes, he shares his passion for fish as a noble, versatile ingredient, essential to haute cuisine.