Chris Valdes
"Wherever I am, I always find myself going back to where it all started: the kitchen. That is because it is the one place where I can create, recharge, reimagine, and reinvent myself. It is where the dream of that little boy began. One day, he thought, I will share my passion for cooking with the world." ~ Chris Valdes; One With The Kitchen
Chris Valdes is a Miami-based chef, TV personality, host, and author redefining modern Latin cuisine through bold flavor, culture, and deeply personal storytelling. Known for his high-energy presence and emotional connection to food, Chris uses the kitchen as a space to celebrate identity, memory, and community, bringing a fresh, accessible take to traditional Latin dishes.
He first gained national recognition on Food Network Star and has since appeared on Good Morning America, Access Hollywood, and Chopped. A bilingual on air talent, he connects with audiences across English and Spanish platforms, including as the host of Qué Delicioso,
Roku’s first Spanish-language cooking show.
Chris is also the author of One With the Kitchen and the founder of Chris Valdes Catering. A committed philanthropist, he was awarded the Key to the City of Miami for providing tens of thousands of meals to those in need.
He continues to use food as a platform to tell deeper stories expanding into television to share the flavors, culture, and experiences that shaped him.