{"id":413,"date":"2026-05-27T11:55:28","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T11:55:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehorseclublibrary.com\/our-chefs\/"},"modified":"2026-06-02T09:26:59","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T09:26:59","slug":"our-chefs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thehorseclublibrary.com\/en\/our-chefs\/","title":{"rendered":"Our chefs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"413\" class=\"elementor elementor-413 elementor-179\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b07113 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8b07113\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/thehorseclublibrary.com\/en\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-968f98a-b07184d e-button-base e-default-a\" data-interaction-id=\"968f98a\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"968f98a\">\n\t&lt; Back\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca9dabb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ca9dabb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"5fc3a26\" class=\"e-5fc3a26-8de886f e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"5fc3a26\">The Chefs<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea28a71 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ea28a71\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27edb89 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"27edb89\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-default-img e-e9fbaea-ccc462d\" data-interaction-id=\"e9fbaea\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"e9fbaea\" id=\"411\" src=\"https:\/\/thehorseclublibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Head_Chef_Julia-Podall-the_ranch.webp\" width=\"930\" height=\"1282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehorseclublibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Head_Chef_Julia-Podall-the_ranch.webp 930w, https:\/\/thehorseclublibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Head_Chef_Julia-Podall-the_ranch-218x300.webp 218w, https:\/\/thehorseclublibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Head_Chef_Julia-Podall-the_ranch-743x1024.webp 743w, https:\/\/thehorseclublibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Head_Chef_Julia-Podall-the_ranch-768x1059.webp 768w\" alt=\"\"\/>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c8a57c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c8a57c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 style=\"font-size: 2.5rem; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px;\">Head Chef<\/h2><h2 style=\"font-size: 1.5rem; font-family: 'DM Sans'; margin-top: -10px;\"><strong>J\u00falia Podall i Cerd\u00e0<\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa82d36 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fa82d36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A rising culinary talent shaped by her training at the Basque Culinary Center, with a Degree in Gastronomy and Culinary Arts, is now guiding the culinary experience at The Horse Club Library Restaurant at The Ranch.<\/p><p>\u201cThe kitchen is a place of endless learning, where deep respect for ingredients and heartfelt human connection coexist with both rigor and creativity\u201d. J\u00falia spent three summers contributing to the vibrant food culture of La Santa Market, an early chapter that enriched her understanding of seasonal produce and community-driven gastronomy. A defining milestone of her career was spent alongside well-renowned Chef Nandu Jubany, contributing to diverse projects from Formentera to Baqueira, hotels, and bespoke catering.<\/p><p>She further refined her craft at L\u2019Atelier Barcelona and explored artisanal chocolate with Lluc Crusellas at Eukarya, deepening her appreciation for craftsmanship and sensory storytelling. Today, J\u00falia returns to the heart of Costa Brava to express her authentic and heartfelt vision through a tasting menu crafted entirely from scratch that reflects the free spirit of its unique setting.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-918f596 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"918f596\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-default-img \" data-interaction-id=\"2cbb5ed\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"2cbb5ed\" id=\"412\" src=\"https:\/\/thehorseclublibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/chef-ivan-medina-holgado.webp\" width=\"465\" height=\"641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehorseclublibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/chef-ivan-medina-holgado.webp 465w, https:\/\/thehorseclublibrary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/chef-ivan-medina-holgado-218x300.webp 218w\" alt=\"\"\/>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22463ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"22463ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 style=\"font-size: 2.5rem; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px;\">Sous Chef:<\/h2><h2 style=\"font-size: 1.5rem; font-family: 'DM Sans'; margin-top: -10px;\"><strong>Iv\u00e1n Medina Holgado<\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9fafc73 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9fafc73\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A chef-in-training who resonates with genuine commitment to craft, embraces challenge, and unfolds appreciation for great food will be J\u00falia\u2019s right-hand man in The Horse Club Library Restaurant.<\/p><p>&#8220;I am passionate about creating a gastronomic concept with identity and energy, where the main goal is to offer a complete experience to the diner in a space as unique as The Horse Club Library Restaurant.&#8221;<\/p><p>His journey through various kitchens has been built with quiet dedication and constant improvement. He recently worked at La Santa Market, where he consolidated his leadership, organisational skills and teamwork with ease. Previously, his time at Grupo Ca\u00f1itas led him to participate in the opening of Ca\u00f1itas al Fresco and to collaborate on services at E\u00f1e and the Antorchas event \u2014 experiences that deepened his understanding of kitchen dynamics and the subtle balance between creativity and execution.<\/p><p>In addition, his internships at Sensacions Gastronomy &amp; Emotions and Foodlona further enriched his craft, supporting high-end catering and demanding professional events with care, precision and a collaborative spirit. 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