Neil Calero

Executive Chef

Neil Calero's culinary career started at the age of 16, working as a dishwasher then preparations and then side by side with restaurant chefs. Calero was inspired by Italian style foods. His passion was always around the taste and continued to grow with other styles while growing up in Miami Florida. At the age of 22 he became Lead in the kitchen where he was able to make his own dishes and name his creation. At the age of 27, he became a Trainer where he shared his passion with others around the United States. His travels has taken him to Texas, Boston, and California.When he work in other ethnic type restaurants where he has continued to grow and learn about his culinary passion, incorporating new and different spices, and new dishes along with other chefs.In 2019 Calero was asked to move to Flagler Beach to work as an Executive Chef in Tortugas. Working along side with Scott Fox and Paul Chestnut creating a new menu and wonderful surprise specials everyday.
Outside the KitchenNeil is a strong family man, He spends most of his free time cooking with his inspiring wife, his children, and his dog.
BackgroundNeil was born in Miami Beach. Both parents were Cuban. His mother cooked their Cuban style dinner, while his father specially made cakes, cookies and pies on Sundays when he was not running his barber shop. Both parent incorporate scent and taste when cooking or baking and was why he was inspired to become a Home-Made Chef.