21/10/2026
CHEF GEL SALONGA-DATU is on a mission to preserve and promote the cuisine and culinary culture of her home province of Laguna. She is a founding member of Slow Food Community Laguna and is active in their advocacy. Chef Gel was part of the Philippine delegation at the recent Terra Madre Salone del Gusto in Turin, Italy where she once again represented the rich culinary traditions, biodiversity and unique ingredients of her community. Widely known for her luscious Bibingka Cheesecake, Chef Gel has over 13 years of experience as pastry chef. Together with her husband, Chef Dino Datu, they run Tedโs Kitchen in Santa Cruz, Laguna.
Know more about Chef Gel in The Culinarian Year Seven. Find the full story here: https://wofex.com/keeping-heritage-at-the-table/
Thank you to Enderun Extension โ Enderun Design & Innovation Campus at Estancia Mall, our venue partner for the World Food magazine photo shoot.