Glenda Barretto is a Filipino culinary institution and caterer, best known for founding Via Mare, a landmark Filipino restaurant and catering company.
Refined presentations of well-loved traditional Filipino dishes with modern touches. This profile looks at Glenda’s background, career and signature approach.
TL;DR
- Filipino
- Known for founding Via Mare, a landmark Filipino restaurant and catering company
- Before Via Mare she worked at the Sulo restaurant, handling catering and food presentation.
- She championed elevated Filipino cuisine internationally and contributed to the Kulinarya cookbook.
- Refined presentations of well-loved traditional Filipino dishes with modern touches.
Glenda Barretto key facts
| Name | Glenda Barretto |
| Nationality / origin | Filipino |
| Known for | founding Via Mare, a landmark Filipino restaurant and catering company |
| Location | Manila, Philippines |
| Style | Refined presentations of well-loved traditional Filipino dishes with modern touches. |
Background and career
She is a self-taught chef who founded Via Mare in Makati in 1975. Before Via Mare she worked at the Sulo restaurant, handling catering and food presentation.
Recognition and legacy
Via Mare’s early success came from her signature seafood bisque encased in a crust. She championed elevated Filipino cuisine internationally and contributed to the Kulinarya cookbook.
Signature style
Refined presentations of well-loved traditional Filipino dishes with modern touches. It is an approach that has made Glenda a distinctive figure in the food world.
Glenda in context
Glenda Barretto is one of the chefs featured on Pickup Table 4, alongside Jessie Sincioco and Myrna Segismundo.
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Glenda Barretto FAQ
Who is Glenda Barretto?
A Filipino culinary institution and caterer.
Where is Glenda based?
Manila, Philippines.
What is Glenda known for?
Founding Via Mare, a landmark Filipino restaurant and catering company.
What is a notable fact about Glenda?
She is a self-taught chef who founded Via Mare in Makati in 1975.
What is Glenda’s style?
Refined presentations of well-loved traditional Filipino dishes with modern touches.
