Brazilian chef Christian Riccely, native of Niterói, in Rio de Janeiro, son of a fisherman, took Portugal to the final of the San Pellegrino Young Chef competition, considered one of the world's most relevant events for young culinary talents.
Riccely represents Portugal in the international competition, which is recognized in the world gastronomic scene as a prestigious competition for emerging chefs.
The chef's trajectory, coming from a family of fishermen, contrasts with his professional rise to the Iberian stages, where he competes among the best young chefs in the world.
San Pellegrino Young Chef brings together candidates from various countries annually, standing out as a visibility platform for new promising talents of international fine dining.
