Tomeu Caldentey
The first Mallorcan chef to win a Michelin star, now cooking a simpler menu at Tomeu Caldentey Cuiner in Sa Coma.
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Tomeu Caldentey is recognized as the first Mallorcan chef to earn a Michelin star (2004, Es Moli d'en Bou), a star he voluntarily relinquished in 2018 to open the smaller-format Tomeu Caldentey Cuiner in Sa Coma, where he continues to cook Mallorcan and author-style menus.
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1Accolades
- ·First Mallorcan chef awarded a Michelin star, for Es Moli d'en Bou (2004)
- ·Best chef trajectory award, I Premis gastronomics de Mallorca (2023)
Frequently asked
Who is Tomeu Caldentey?
Tomeu Caldentey is a Mallorcan chef, born in 1972 in Sant Llorenc des Cardassar, who became the first Mallorcan chef to win a Michelin star in 2004 while cooking at Es Moli d'en Bou. He now runs Tomeu Caldentey Cuiner in Sa Coma.
Does Tomeu Caldentey still have a Michelin star?
No. He held a Michelin star for 15 consecutive editions before voluntarily giving it up in 2018 to shift toward a simpler, more accessible restaurant concept.
What kind of food does Tomeu Caldentey cook?
His cooking centers on Mallorcan and author-driven cuisine at Tomeu Caldentey Cuiner, including tasting menus that draw on Asian influences for raw and marinated fish dishes.