About Chef Angel Quinsay
Born into a Medical and Military family, Chef Angel Quinsay defied convention with her early culinary talent. Armed with culinary degrees from around the world, including the United States, France, and the Philippines, she embarked on her American career as a Sous Chef at a Los Angeles Hilton Hotel.
Chef Quinsay's journey continued as she rose to the role of Executive Sous Chef to Interim-Executive Chef at exclusive private country clubs, earning acclaim for her innovative menus. Her culinary path then led her to Hollywood's renowned MAGIC CASTLE, where she catered to a host of famous clients, including Katy Perry, Anthony Bourdain, Reese Witherspoon, Mel B, Jack Black, and Cate Blanchette, Sophia Vergara, Johnny Depp and many more.
Her culinary prowess extended to orchestrating large-scale events, managing parties for up to 1200 people with a dedicated team. Chef Quinsay also established her own restaurant in Southern California and launched her private fine dining catering company.
Recognized as the go-to chef, Chef Quinsay became a culinary service director and advisor for high-end restaurants in Southern California. Her passion for food as an art form and her love for bringing joy to people through her dishes define her culinary philosophy.
In Chef Quinsay's words, "Food is an art form; it allows you to travel through personal experiences. Making people happy through the dishes we create is an amazing feeling. The kitchen is our playground, our office, our home." Join us at Garde Manger to savor her culinary artistry.
Chief Operating Officer (COO) at FilAm Creative, leads with a passion for empowerment, education, and celebration within the Filipino-American creative community. With a clear mission to provide unparalleled training and educational opportunities, FilAm Creative under Angel's guidance is a vibrant platform for diverse talents to shine.
Beyond her culinary achievements, Angel's commitment to community service is evident in her role as Vice President for Finance & Budget at the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce South Bay LA, also as an Executive Board of Director for the Coalition of the Filipino American Chambers of Commerce ( COFACC) and her election as Vice President of the Asian American Press Club, where she actively addresses issues like #stopasianhate.
Driven by a vision of inclusivity and collaboration, Angel Quinsay is dedicated to building a brighter future alongside talented individuals nationwide.