With over a decade of culinary experience at Four Seasons, Chef Abril Callender brings both creative vision and operational excellence to her role as executive chef at Four Seasons Hotel Austin. Chef Callender has built a reputation for leading the Hotel’s most high-profile and large-scale events, all while leading the kitchen team with passion, creativity and warmth. Her tenure has seen the introduction of imaginative offerings such as Ciclo’s iconic Tomahawk Experience, along with a renewed emphasis on dietary innovation and responsibly sourced ingredients. Known for her vibrant Latin-inspired fare and inventive vegan dishes, she leads with a commitment to innovation, sustainability and delivering unforgettable dining experiences.

Chef Richard Sandoval is a global pioneer in contemporary Latin cuisine. His career as a chef, restaurateur and entrepreneur also include serving as a television personality, cookbook author, brand ambassador and philanthropist. He is internationally acclaimed for his innovative approach in combining Latin ingredients with modern culinary techniques to create award-winning flavours that span 60 locations and 4 continents.