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Mate Zorrilla
Chef and Culinary Director specializing in contemporary Mexican cuisine (Mexico / United States)
A Mexican chef with an international career spanning Mexico, France, Spain, and the United States. Trained at Ferrandi Paris, she blends French technique with her Mexican identity to create a style of cooking that is contemporary, creative, and deeply personal.
Who is Mate Zorrilla?
Merging French technique and Mexican identity through a creative, contemporary, and global lens.
Mate Zorrilla is a Mexican chef with over two decades of international experience. Trained at Ferrandi Paris, Le Ritz Escoffier, and the Basque Culinary Center, she honed her craft in kitchens such as L’Espadon at the Ritz Paris and Lucas Carton, where she built a strong technical foundation rooted in French tradition.
Her expertise spans restaurant operations, culinary direction, teaching, catering, and the development of gastronomic concepts. In Mexico City, she contributed to projects such as Casa Siclo and Club 51, and later founded Les Divins, her own French bistro in the Polanco neighborhood. She subsequently served as Culinary Director for The Big Vibe Group in Houston, where she spearheaded the evolution of various concepts and contemporary Mexican culinary offerings.
Throughout her career, she has participated in numerous festivals, competitions, and culinary events across Mexico and the United States. In 2024, she was granted an O-1 visa for individuals with extraordinary ability in the United States. In 2026, she took first place at the Eggersmann Chefs Night Out and was invited by *Food & Wine* to serve as a judge for their "Best New Chefs" selection process. She currently develops projects across Mexico and the United States, encompassing consulting, catering, concept development, collaborations, and unique culinary experiences.
