Carolina Álvarez

 

Carolina Álvarez (Monterrey, Mexico) is the Head Chef at Flores Raras (València, 2 Michelin stars).

She has been part of the Quique Dacosta Group for 16 years. Her career began at Vuelve Carolina and the former El Poblet, before moving to the three-Michelin-starred Quique Dacosta Restaurante in Dénia. There, she worked across different sections before being appointed Head Chef in 2020. She held this position for more than six years at one of the world’s leading restaurants and the only establishment in the Valencian Community to hold three Michelin stars. During this period, she received the award for Best Female Head Chef from the Royal Academy of Gastronomy of the Valencian Community.

She currently leads Flores Raras, located at 8 Correos Street in València, bringing her own distinctive vision to the restaurant. Through her talent, dedication, hard work and leadership skills, she has established herself as a key figure within one of the most influential and internationally renowned gastronomic groups. Few female chefs lead the kitchens of the world’s top restaurants, and she feels that this is her moment to blossom. She has always felt a strong connection to València and is embracing the project she is now building with great enthusiasm.