Xisco Garcés. Founder & Executive Chef
A French-Majorcan Culinary Legacy
Born into a family where food was both heritage and hospitality, I grew up in Mallorca between two culinary traditions before leaving the island to train and develop my craft in some of Europe's most demanding hospitality environments. On my mother's side, generations of Majorcan women passed down a deep respect for Mediterranean cooking and local ingredients. On my father's side, a French pied-noir heritage, shaped by both classical French and North African culinary traditions, sparked an early appreciation for spices, layered flavours and culinary fusion.
These influences continue to define my cooking today, bringing together Mediterranean authenticity, French technique and a naturally cross-cultural approach to flavour. The name Juanita is a tribute to my mother, whose belief in generous hospitality, exceptional produce and food made for sharing remains at the heart of everything I do.
Training, Craft & Hospitality
Over the past two decades, I have refined these foundations in some of Europe's most demanding hospitality environments, including Hilton Hotels in Edinburgh, the five-star Hôtel Métropole in Brussels and Hôtel Le Royal in Luxembourg. This combination of heritage and professional expertise allows me to move naturally between Mediterranean, French and fusion cuisine, as well as live-fire cooking and premium barbecue experiences.
Today, I bring together family heritage, international experience and a deep respect for exceptional ingredients. Whatever the occasion, my approach remains the same: exceptional produce, technical precision and genuine hospitality at every table.
Catering Services
Let's Plan Your Next Event
Whether you're looking for a private chef, yacht catering, live paella cooking or a bespoke celebration in Mallorca, I'd be delighted to hear your plans.
Bespoke private dining for villas, residences and exclusive retreats across Mallorca.
Every menu is designed around the people at the table, the season and the occasion itself. From refined multi-course dinners and Mediterranean seafood feasts to live-fire cooking and relaxed family-style gatherings, each experience is crafted with precision, flexibility and a deep respect for exceptional ingredients.
Discreet when required, interactive when desired, and always tailored to the atmosphere you wish to create.