Bio

Private Chef Josiah Tófilli was born in Curitiba and built a solid career through 17 years of international experience. His journey began in Brazil at Renaissance São Paulo Hotel and continued at the grand opening of Hotel Nacional Gran Meliá in Rio. This path later expanded into Europe with his work at Wyndham Grand Algarve, awarded multiple honors at the World Luxury Hotel Awards. His evolution shaped the professional identity now found in Personal Chef Paraná services.

In Brazil, Private Chef Josiah Tófilli contributed to diverse culinary operations. His early milestones include serving as Sous Chef at the opening of Forneria Copacabana in 2012. Later, he worked at Eleven Rio with Joachim Koerper, one of the world’s most respected Michelin-starred Chefs. These achievements strengthened the foundation that now drives Personal Chef Josiah in his private dining approach.

His next steps included the founding of Flores Gastronomia in São Paulo in 2019, a signature project by Private Chef Josiah Tófilli. In 2020, he returned to Rio as the opening Chef at the restored and iconic Hotel Nacional. Each role contributed to refining his multicultural vision now applied in Personal Chef Paraná offerings.

In Europe, Private Chef Josiah Tófilli expanded his craft through traditional and contemporary establishments. He led the kitchen at Casa Guedes, a beloved institution in Porto. He later worked as Sous Chef at Limoni in Quinta do Lago, recognized as Portugal’s top Italian restaurant on TripAdvisor. These experiences enriched the global repertoire behind Personal Chef Josiah.

His European journey continued at Wyndham Grand Algarve as Chef de Partie, within the hotel awarded as the finest luxury property in Portugal. He then became Chef of Thai Beach in Vilamoura, one of the Algarve’s most coveted summer destinations. These chapters highlight the depth of expertise that defines Private Chef Josiah Tófilli, now available through Personal Chef Paraná.

Private Chef Josiah Tófilli specializes in contemporary fusion cuisine with roots in French-Italian, Mediterranean, Portuguese, Asian, Brazilian, Latin American, Spanish, seafood, and signature authorial styles. He believes that working as Personal Chef Josiah offers the perfect union between creativity and connection. To him, cooking is an act of freedom, identity, and intellect — a philosophy he brings into every Personal Chef Paraná experience.