Goodbye to ‘chef’ Pedro Masoliver

Friends and colleagues said goodbye to Chef Pedro Masoliver through messages in which they recalled their contributions to local gastronomy.

Pedro Masoliver died in Barcelona, ​​Spain. The news was confirmed this Sunday, April 16.

He Chef, In addition, he is remembered for his participation as a jury in television programs such as “Top Chef”.

massoliver He arrived in this country in 1991 and left his mark on Panamanian cuisine.

In 2022, Chef He announced on his social networks that he is suffering from cancer and that he is starting chemotherapy.

After the news was announced, renowned local chefs and acquaintances left several messages. Here are some of them:

– “The gastronomy of Panama is in mourning. We missed it Chef Pedro Masoliver. Rest, we will always remember you,” wrote Elena Hernádez on her Twitter (@Elena Hernandez).

– “I deeply regret the passing of @ perecule22 Pedro Masoliver, my friend and patient, I took care of him for 3 By Pass. 2 years ago. He made us a delicious rabbit paella in 2021 at my house. Months later, he was surprised by the damn cancer. Lymphoma, we fought hard brother. Rest in peace!” wrote Dr. Julio Sandoval (@DrJulioSandoval).

– chef Arturo Illueca (@AguantePollo) wrote: “I’m devastated, your passing hurts a lot bro, but you will live forever in the anecdotes, stories and hearts of those of us who are passionate about this industry. Rest in peace my dear Pedro.

– “Thank you for everything, Chef Masoliver… Thank you for never bothering me when I asked for kosher fish paella (“But call me first, dammit!”) and for always sitting and telling us stories even when there was no grilling grilled artichokes… Rest in peace, my dear Pedro,” said Aaron Zebede on his Twitter (@aaronzebede).