Joan Martinez

About Me & My Teaching Method

I’m Joan Martínez, a Food Engineer and passionate cook with over 10 years of experience in the culinary and food industry. For me, teaching about food goes far beyond sharing recipes — it’s about inspiring curiosity, encouraging creativity, and helping students truly understand the “why” behind each dish.

My greatest motivation is sharing my knowledge and experience, seeing how students gain confidence and enjoyment in the kitchen. I believe that cooking is a journey of discovery where every step matters, from choosing ingredients to understanding techniques and flavors.

My Methodology
Whether in person or online, my classes are interactive, practical, and tailored to each student’s goals and pace. I combine hands-on demonstrations with clear explanations of the principles behind cooking, so you can adapt skills to your own style.

We’ll explore:

How to select and prepare quality ingredients

Techniques to bring out the best flavors and textures

The basics of food science to understand what happens in your dishes

Creativity in plating and presentation

Cultural and personal stories behind the food

My aim is that, by the end of each class, you feel not only capable of recreating a recipe, but confident to experiment and create your own.