Chef Wilo Benet

Wilo Benet: Is an industry veteran of 42 years and a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America 85’.

Pikayo, his flagship restaurant for 28 years, earned numerous recognitions

worldwide, only interrupted by Hurricane Maria in late 2017, time when he reconsidered his position

and market needs, refocused and placed his efforts on to a new and much more casual and innovative

concept named Wilo Eatery & Bar in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. This concept was launched in 2019 and

offers casual a la carte dining from fritters to foie gras, local and international classics and fused dishes,

prepared foods store, weekly meal programs, world class sushi and full-service catering.

He is a Top Chef Master, has served numerous Hollywood A Listers, Professional Sports Stars, US

Presidents and has traveled with his cooking from California to Qatar and many other places in between.

He has filmed over 200 Food TV episodes including his own shows in Argentina and

Puerto Rico as well as being a guest chef in numerous US shows and a consultant to

a variety of groups related to hospitality and F&B. Despite his hectic and intense schedule, he has always

devoted time to help others with advice, food, time and assets from a spiritual perspective and a great

sense of responsibility towards other human beings in need or distress. One of his constant passions is

uplifting and preserving the core of Puerto Rico’s rustic and delicious culinary fare through technique,

presentation and better sourced ingredients.

He is a father, husband, son, entrepreneur, wildlife and studio photographer, author of three books

and on his downtime pursuits adventure motorcycling, skeet and sniper range target shooting,

woodworking, tennis, drumming and golf.