Chef Luis’s Journey
Though Chef Luis Pagan began his career in the U.S. Army, he was always drawn to cooking. This passion led him down a path that would result in him being a 3-times-over restaurant owner and accomplished culinary instructor.
For his first restaurant, Chef Luis channeled his native Peruvian/Puerto Rican cultural upbringing into a delicious menu. However, he quickly realized his passion for cooking wouldn’t be enough on its own. This led him to enroll in the PPCC Culinary Arts Program, where he would discover his true passion: teaching.
While Chef Luis began taking classes at PPCC, his instructors quickly saw his potential, and within no time, he was teaching courses himself. It wasn’t long before he became the Culinary Arts Chair at PPCC. Over the years, Chef Luis expanded his knowledge and experience by opening a second restaurant and a coffee shop. On top of that, he’s also taught Culinary Arts at a correctional facility and worked as a Culinary Instructor for the Fountain Fort Carson High School Culinary Program. Now, we’re proud to announce that he’s joined The French Kitchen family.
Chef Luis Pagan is excited to share his unique philosophy surrounding cooking. When you take classes with him, you’ll gain not only vital culinary skills but also an understanding of what makes a perfect dish truly successful.
