Maltese chef Jeffrey J Vella comes from a family of hoteliers, so hospitality has always been part of his DNA. He used to love watching the chefs working at the hotel, prepping and creating fantastic dishes, and by the age of ten he started preparing food for his family and whoever else came along. During his career as a professional chef, Vella has worked with some of the greatest names in the industry, such as Gordon Ramsay, Alain Ducasse, and Jean Christophe Novelli. He has managed some of the most prestigious properties around the globe, and for the last two years he has been working in Rovinj, Croatia, at the Cap Aureo restaurant, as corporate culinary director overseeing drinks operation with a dedicated team of chefs and sommeliers.