Meet Chef Maricel Gentile, your culinary guide, and the heart and soul of our kitchen, known for her expertise in Asian flavors and her flair for blending tastes from around the world. As seen on the Food Network, Hulu, PBS, social media, and live culinary stages, Chef Maricel brings her unique touch and culinary artistry to every experience. Chef Maricel is on a mission to secure Filipino food as forever part of the American table—one dish, one cooking class, and one recipe at a time.

Everything she creates is rooted in her Filipino heritage and shaped by a deep love for Asian flavors. Whether it’s teaching how to roll lumpia, serving a kamayan-style feast, or sharing a home-cooked recipe, her goal is to make Filipino food feel familiar, joyful, and unforgettable. Through Maricel’s Kitchen, she offers hands-on cooking classes, intimate chef’s table experiences, and now her new cookbook, Maricel’s Simply Asian Cookbook—all designed to share culture, history, and heart through every bite.