Chef
Jaime David Rodríguez Camacho
- Discipline
- Chef
- Based in
- Cartagena, Colombia
- Venue
- Celele · Restaurant
Made By record
Awards & recognition
1 total
1 winner
i. Biography
Chef Jaime David Rodríguez Camacho works from the Colombian Caribbean, using Contemporary Caribbean cuisine as a frame for ingredients, traditions, and biodiversity from Cartagena and beyond.
The Path
Since 2018, Jaime David Rodríguez Camacho has led Celele as chef, while also founding Caribe Lab. The work ties kitchen practice to Colombian Caribbean ingredients, traditions, and ecosystems.
The Work Today
At Celele in Cartagena de Indias, Rodríguez Camacho’s focus remains on Contemporary Caribbean cuisine rooted in the region’s culinary culture and biodiversity. Caribe Lab extends that same line of work.
Career - Founder — Caribe Lab, Colombia - Chef — Celele, Cartagena de Indias (2018–present)
Acclaim
Jaime David Rodríguez Camacho has received The Latin America 50 Best Restaurants - Miele One To Watch Award (2019). Jaime's honors include The Best Terroir Award.
FAQ What is Jaime David Rodríguez Camacho's current role? As of 2026, Jaime David Rodríguez Camacho is Chef. What recognition has Jaime David Rodríguez Camacho received? The Best Terroir Award (2024). What is Jaime David Rodríguez Camacho known for? Contemporary Caribbean cuisine based on the culinary culture and biodiversity of the Colombian Caribbean.
