Chef Maribel Araiza Rosendo

Chef Maribel Araiza Rosendo brings heart, heritage, and precision to every dish she creates. Raised in a large, food-loving family, her culinary journey was inspired by her grandmother’s cooking—meals prepared with care, creativity, and deep intention. It was in those early kitchen moments that she discovered food’s powerful ability to bring people together.

Her professional culinary path began in 2014 at a high-end American steakhouse, where she trained across various stations and developed her technical skills—from scratch-made dressings and house-baked brioche to pan-seared scallops and artful plating. She later expanded her knowledge working at a poke concept, where she learned the nuances of Asian and Hawaiian flavors, and gained hands-on experience breaking down fish, shellfish, and octopus.

Chef Maribel specializes in Mexican and Latin American cuisine, Southern comfort food, and classic French techniques—often blending styles to create bold, flavorful, and intentional dishes. She is passionate about exploring diverse ingredients and culinary traditions, and always brings a sense of artistry and soul to her cooking.

A graduate of Orange Coast College with an Associate of Science in Advanced Culinary Arts, she was part of the college’s acclaimed ACF culinary competition team that placed second nationally. Today, she continues to share her knowledge as a culinary arts instructor at OCC, while also contributing her talent to some of Orange County’s top restaurants, including Selanne’s Steak Tavern, Knife Pleat, The Hall Global Eatery, and Petrossian at Tiffany.