Angela Herrera, Chef

Chef Angela Herrera was born in Nayarit, Mexico and raised in Salinas, California. Her cooking is influenced by her time lived in Mexico, her family's culinary traditions, and the flavors and culture she grew up with in the U.S. With over 10 years of experience in the restaurant industry, she has worked her way up through dedication, skill, and hard work. Starting in small, family-owned businesses and restaurants, inspired by her close friends and family members who were also talented cooks, Angela steadily advanced and earned her place at Pebble Beach Resort.

At Pebble Beach, Angela mastered hot lines in various kitchens, and handled highprofile banquets and special events. Her dedication and exceptional leadership led to her promotion as Chef de Cuisine at Hay's Place, where she now manages the kitchen, mentors her team, and brings her culinary vision to life.

An ideal meal: On her days off, Chef Angela enjoys a plate of high-quality seafood— visiting her favorite food trucks for a Ceviche tostada or Aguachile—dishes that bring back nostalgic memories of her motherland. Growing up in Nayarit, a region known for some of Mexico's best seafood, and in California surrounded by farmland and beautiful Pacific Ocean she developed a deep appreciation for fresh and vibrant flavors that continue to inspire her cooking today.