History

With over 20 years of extensive culinary experience which began with his family-owned catering company & restaurant in Argentina, Executive Chef & Owner Diego Salguero created Lucia's with his wife, Deborah, so that he could share his passion for Argentine food with the world. In 2000, Diego left Argentina for Houston to breathe new life into the traditional Argentine cuisine with which he was raised. There, Diego refined his unique fusion of Argentine & American cuisine as a food consultant & personal chef. In 2005, Diego began catering events in Los Angeles, New York, Miami & more recently, in Houston. With his catering, Diego developed a menu that is customizable for any type of event or palate. Due to the classic nature of his ingredients, he can make any number of changes to his dishes without sacrificing quality. Diego's knowledge, experience, passion & creativity have enabled him to create distinctive food, food that gives people a reason to come together & celebrate life.

Specialties

Backed by over 20 years of extensive culinary experience, Lucia's Especialidades Argentina exceeds your catering and event planning expectations. The unique and versatile cuisine of Argentina was born from a slow blending over time of the culinary traditions of European immigrants to Argentina. This Houston catering and event planning company draws on these influences, and Executive Chef and Owner Diego Salguero adds another level by creating unique Argentine / American fusion creations. Spanish beef recipes meet French sauces. Joined with German pastries and Italian pastas, diverse flavors marry to customize catering menus ideal for any event or palate. With his unique style, Chef Salguero has found a way to recreate the simplicity of the past without abandoning modern elegance. Whether your event is small or large, casual or formal, Lucia's brings a unique quality to your special day: simple yet elegant, elegant yet approachable.