Platinum Chef

01/02/2025

3 of 40 - Our 3rd 40 Under 40 feature this month is is Leesburg’s Joel Padilla who’s the owner and president along with Chef and Educator at The Culinary Lab and Platinum Chefs Empingao in Leesburg.

Joel manages all of the programs, culinary training and concept creation.

“My mother introduced me to the culinary world when I was 8 as I worked in the kitchen with her. I started professionally in 2007.”

Joel is an awesome person and you can learn more about him and Culinary Lab in the link below.

https://lakeandsumterstyle.com/40-under-40-joel-padilla-40/

01/01/2025

And Another one! Let’s start this New Year with a Bang ‼️ 2025 Here we go!

Joel Padilla, 40 Occupation: Owner and President, Chef and Educator at The Culinary Lab and Platinum Chefs Empingao, Leesburg What I do: I manage all of the ...

01/01/2025

I was having a pretty down day and then I see this release. Love it! 😊

Chef Joel Padilla seems to cook his Dominican dishes with his mom’s voice in his ear and her presence behind his shoulder. And even though Marianela Padilla ...

09/26/2024

Congratulations Chef Joel! 😘

06/05/2024

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