I am Pep Castelló, born in Xeraco, a small Valencian town, in 1975. From a young age, I started a path that, unknowingly, would lead me to the world of cooking. At 16, I began working with my father in the metal structures sector, but after a few years, I made the leap to the food industry, where, almost unexpectedly, I discovered my passion for cooking. This was the turning point that led me to pursue a culinary career. Over time, I had the opportunity to learn from the best, working in great kitchens alongside friends and chefs with innate talent and an entrepreneurial spirit that inspired me deeply. In this environment, my vocation for cooking became clear, and I decided to dedicate myself to it fully.

After working as a head chef in several prestigious restaurants, I developed a personal style that reflects all my journey and experience. My cooking is based on a combination of the mind and feelings, recovering the culinary traditions of our grandmothers, who made dishes with love, dedication, and time, but adapting them to modern techniques and exploring the endless possibilities offered by the gastronomy of other cultures. For me, this fusion of the past and the present is the key to a cuisine full of flavor, technique, creativity, and plenty of umami.

With a strong entrepreneurial spirit, I decided to make my first personal project a reality, and in 2024, I opened Restaurant Cal Teixó, located in the village of La Torre de Cabdella, in Lleida.