Faculty Dossier
Mateo Hernández
Valencian Hearth Master & Rice Artisan
Born in the rice paddies of Albufera, Mateo champions heritage wood-fired paella, saffron extraction, and Basque coastal charcoal cookery.
"The paella is not finished until the crust speaks to you. A true socarrat is paper-crisp, caramelized without bitter ash, and perfumed with wood smoke."
Specialties:Bomba Rice DynamicsSocarrat FormationSaffron ExtractionWood-Fired Ember Grilling
