Santa Monica’s Hotel Casa del Mar Appoints Gemma Gray as Executive Chef

Hotel Casa del Mar | July 27, 2016

(LOS ANGELES; July 27, 2016)—The quintessential, beachfront Hotel Casa del Mar appoints Gemma Gray as its new executive chef, overseeing menu development, the kitchens of its two on-site restaurants, Catch and Terrazza Lounge, and the banquet department. A native of Salamanca, Spain, Gray is a seasoned chef specializing in seasonal California cuisine, drawing upon influences from her Mediterranean background and utilizing both classic and modern cooking techniques. "Cooking is all about discovery and sharing that experience with others," Gemma says. "From learning about new techniques to working with ingredients for the first time...