CHEF GABRIEL BENITEZ
Originally from Bilbao, Spain, gastronomy has run in Chef Gabriel Benitez's family for as long as he can remember: his father is a highly regarded chef in the area and his uncle founded The Basque Country Academy of Gastronomy. Chef Gabriel’s career led him to work in the kitchens of some of Spain’s most prestigious restaurants, including DiverXo (3 Michelin Stars) and Azurmendi (3 Michelin Stars). He is currently the Head Chef at Mercado Little Spain.
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Career Highlights
DiverXo
Azurmendi
Mercado Little Spain
RESERVE A DINING EXPERIENCE WITH RESIDENT
PRIVATE DINING EXPERIENCE
Private dinners, corporate gatherings, birthdays, brand activations, and more — all planned with Michelin-trained chefs, exclusive NYC venues, and seamless full-service production.
What to expect when planning an event with Resident and our Michelin-trained chefs:
One-night-only menus created exclusively for your event
Chef-led presentation of each dish, ingredient, and inspiration
Hosted in iconic and exclusive NYC venues
Designed to bring people closer, one course at a time
*Subject to chef availability, we offer a broader roster of Michelin-trained chefs to choose from.
TICKETED DINING EXPERIENCE
A chef-guided, one-night-only menu served in intimate New York venues to a small group of guests. Not private — intentionally shared, and made memorable by the people you meet.
What to expect when attending a ticketed event at Resident:
A dining format crafted for connection, novelty, and convivial moments
A chef-guided, one-night-only menu shared by design
Not private — intentionally communal, powered by new connections
Intimate New York venues that spark conversation before the first course lands
*Subject to chef availability, we offer a broader roster of Michelin-trained chefs to choose from.
