Meet Patricia Roig, Executive Chef of BOCA, who hails from Seville, Spain, and has more than two decades of experience working in kitchens around the world. She has joined BOCA from Blue Marlin Ibiza Sky Lounge and the Palocortado Restaurant group in Gran Canaria, Spain, and has previously worked in esteemed restaurants such as ROKA London, Lima Floral London, Central Restaurante in Lima, Peru, Newman Street Tavern, London Abantal Restaurante in Sevilla, Spain (1 Michelin star) and Lillas Pastia in Huesca, Spain (1 Michelin star).

Patricia's philosophy revolves around love and respect for the ingredients, and she firmly believes in handling them with care to highlight their flavors. Her dishes are bold and intense, executed with precision and clarity.

Chef Patricia draws inspiration from the numerous professional cooks she has worked with throughout her career, as well as the head chefs of the organizations she has been a part of. At BOCA, she aims to bring back Mediterranean Andalusian flavors of Spain into the menu, while also incorporating modern techniques and influences from her previous experiences.

As a conservationist herself, Patricia will continue BOCA's long standing history of sourcing local ingredients, using lesser-known produce, and adopting a fresh perspective on kitchen waste. The restaurant's sustainability journey will thrive under her leadership. BOCA is a Dubai MICHELIN Guide restaurant, a MICHELIN Green Star recipient, and Gault&Millau 2023 UAE “Sustainable Kitchen of the Year”.