Meet Chef Alex Rodriguez: Bringing Authentic Spanish Flavors to Delhi
I bring forty years of Spanish culinary tradition straight to New Delhi. My kitchen is my story, where every dish is cooked with cariño—my grandmother's secret ingredient for everything I do.
In the kitchen, where I feel most at home. Here I am, stirring a sauce, ensuring the flavors are just right. This is my passion.
Using the brick oven is one of my favorite cooking methods. It gives a unique, rustic flavor to breads and other dishes, just like in the old kitchens of Spain.
Flame and finesse. This image captures the essence of my cooking style, combining the raw power of fire with the delicate touch of a seasoned chef.
Here I am, preparing a large paella for an event. It’s a dish that requires constant attention and care, and I love the process of building its complex flavors.
About Meet Chef Alex
When you step into my kitchen at Sevilla, you are not just ordering a meal. I personally oversee our paella pans and the brick oven, ensuring the saffron and olive oil arrive at your table with the same intensity I grew up with in Spain. If you have a specific dietary need or want a menu tailored to your celebration, tell me directly—I prefer cooking when I know who I am feeding.
My approach to food is simple: Ponemos cariño a las cosas—we put love into things. This philosophy comes from my abuela's kitchen, where I first learned that the best meals are built on memories, not just recipes.
The Spanish Culinary Process
My technique is rooted in the traditional methods I mastered over four decades. When I prepare a Paella, I am looking for the socarrat—that perfect, caramelized crust at the bottom of the pan that only comes with patience and precise heat control. I refuse to take shortcuts with ingredients. The saffron, the cured meats, and the fresh seafood are the foundation of my cooking. Whether it is a shared platter for a family gathering or a private dinner in our outdoor cabanas, I treat every plate as if it were coming out of my family's restaurant.
Why Sevilla
Located at The Claridges, our space is designed to be an extension of my homeland. You will find that the brick oven provides a rustic flavor you cannot replicate in a standard kitchen, which is why I use it for everything from bread to specific meat preparations. If you are joining us for an event, we move beyond a static menu. I prefer to curate the flavors based on the occasion, the season, and your preferences.
Whether you are hosting a corporate group in our air-conditioned glass room or looking for a quiet, candlelit anniversary dinner on our terrace, my goal remains the same: to transport you to Spain through the senses. I am usually in the kitchen, so if you have a specific vision for your event, reach out and let us plan it together.
Sevilla
I am Chef Alex, and for me, cooking is personal. My life in the kitchen began in my family's restaurant in Spain, and I have spent forty years chasing those same smells and memories to bring them to you here in New Delhi.
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