Chef Steve Gonzalez is a Toronto-born chef, restaurateur and culinary entrepreneur whose career spans nearly three decades and is rooted in a passion for Latin American cuisine. Born and raised in Toronto to Colombian parents, Steve began working in restaurants at just 13 years old and went on to build his culinary experience in Toronto and internationally, including in Hong Kong, Miami, Spain, British Columbia, Panama and Costa Rica. His career has included television appearances on Top Chef Canada and Chopped Canada, as well as numerous culinary events, festivals and charitable initiatives.

A strong advocate for the diversity of Latin American cuisine, Steve has spent his career exploring the flavours, ingredients and traditions of Central and South America, combining them with contemporary techniques and a distinctly Toronto perspective. His entrepreneurial journey has included leading major culinary ventures in Toronto, alongside years of pop-ups, food festivals and events that helped establish him as a recognized voice in the city’s Latin culinary scene.

Now back in Toronto, Steve begins a new chapter as Executive Chef at Soluna, bringing his international experience and Latin American culinary perspective to the restaurant’s evolving food program. At Soluna, he is developing new menus and dining concepts that bring together bold flavours, contemporary techniques and immersive dinner experiences designed for today’s Toronto dining scene.