Becoming the First Filipino-American Certified Master Chef

Meet Chef Geo Lanez — one of the most highly trained chefs in the United States of America, on the brink of becoming the first Filipino-American Certified Master Chef (CMC). Chef Lanez has never stopped sharpening his skills, from his early days at Johnson & Wales to leading the kitchen at The Patterson Club, to cooking inside some of the most elite dining rooms in America, including the historic Somerset Club. A gold-medal winner in the Culinary Olympics and a decorated Chef of the Year, Geo’s journey is defined by discipline, curiosity, and excellence. Follow along as his peers, mentors, friends, and family reveal the moments and influences that shaped him into the chef he is today.