The third chef, Roberto Solis of Nectar in Mérida has cooked all over the world, including in prestigious restaurants like the Fat Duck and Noma. Noma founder René Redzepi has credited Roberto with having opened his eyes to the wonder of Mexican food.
That’s not all Wahaca have planned for 2015, though. The year will culminate in the UK’s biggest Day of the Dead party, with more details promised to follow.
These events, and others that Wahaca has planned with the British Embassy throughout the year, tie into 2015 being designated The Year of Mexico in the UK and The Year of the UK in Mexico. The countries’ respective governments have paired up in order to celebrate the diversity, talent and cultural heritage of the two nations.
To find out more, visit Wahaca’s Built by Chefs. Powered by You.
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