Rafa de Bedoya
Andalusian head chef of two-Michelin-star Aleia in Barcelona's Hotel Casa Fuster.
- Michelin stars
2- Repsol Soles
1- Restaurants
- 1
- Born
- 1991 · Jerez de la Frontera
Rafa de Bedoya is the Andalusian head chef of Aleia in Barcelona, which holds two Michelin stars (since November 2025) and one Repsol Sol. Trained in the Basque Country and at El Celler de Can Roca, he runs the kitchen day-to-day under the gastronomic direction of Paulo Airaudo.
From @rafadebedoya on Instagram
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Biography
Early years
Born on 10 April 1991 in Jerez de la Frontera, de Bedoya grew up in a family of hospitality professionals. He trained in the Basque Country and later specialised in French cuisine.
Career
De Bedoya worked at Azurmendi, Cenador de Amós, DSTAgE, El Celler de Can Roca, and Lú Cocina y Alma before being recruited by Paulo Airaudo to lead the kitchen at Aleia. The restaurant opened in late 2021 at Hotel Casa Fuster on Passeig de Gràcia and earned its first Michelin star in November 2022. Its second came in the 2026 guide announced in November 2025, putting Aleia in Barcelona's two-Michelin-star tier.
Philosophy
De Bedoya's cuisine bridges his Andalusian roots with Mediterranean and Catalan produce. He runs the kitchen day-to-day; Airaudo, who founded the restaurant and serves as gastronomic director, sets the broader concept and structure.
Restaurants
On Guidavera
1Accolades
- ·2 active Michelin stars at Aleia (second star earned November 2025)
- ·1 Repsol Sol at Aleia
- ·Recognized on The Best Chef Awards list
Frequently asked
How many Michelin stars does Rafa de Bedoya have?
Two, both at Aleia in Barcelona where he is head chef. The restaurant earned its first star in November 2022 and its second in the 2026 guide announced in November 2025.
What is his relationship to Paulo Airaudo?
Airaudo is the founder and gastronomic director of Aleia, having opened the restaurant in late 2021. De Bedoya leads the kitchen day-to-day as head chef. The combination — Airaudo's cosmopolitan vision and de Bedoya's Andalusian roots — defines the menu's character.
Where can I eat Rafa de Bedoya's cuisine in Barcelona?
Aleia at Hotel Casa Fuster on Passeig de Gràcia is currently his only restaurant.