Solana Alvarez joins M/Y PANGEA as Chef, bringing over ten years of experience across restaurants, private chef assignments and yachting, with a culinary style rooted in Mediterranean and international cuisine.
Italian and Argentinian, born in 1985 and currently based in Paris, she speaks Spanish natively, with fluent Italian and strong English and French. Her professional path began with formal training in Argentina, followed by international experience that led her to settle in Paris.
Solana has held Head Chef positions in several Paris based restaurants, including L’Equerre, Malena and Ferona, where she was responsible for menu creation, provisioning and full kitchen organisation, often leading small teams. In parallel, she has been working as a private chef, delivering tailored dining experiences for international clients, as well as supporting high end hospitality operations on a freelance basis.
Her yachting experience includes roles as Sole Chef on a private yacht in Cannes and Head Chef on a sailing yacht in the Mediterranean, where she managed all aspects of the galley, from provisioning to daily meal preparation for guests and crew, with attention to dietary preferences and seasonal products.
Her cuisine reflects a modern, ingredient driven approach, combining Mediterranean influences with international flavours, and a particular attention to presentation and balance. She is also confident in pastry and baking.
Organised and adaptable, Solana is comfortable managing a galley independently and adjusting to the rhythm of life on board, bringing a calm and reliable presence to the team and a refined yet approachable dining experience for guests on PANGEA.
