Richard Sandoval Hospitality

A Family Making Global Impact

An internationally recognized contemporary Latin restaurant group — and a shop built from the same kitchens.

ShopSandoval is the retail home of Richard Sandoval Hospitality, founded by Chef Richard Sandoval. Every piece we sell is chosen the way we choose for our own kitchens: cookware we actually cook on, knives we actually use, and pantry staples we actually reach for.

A Family Business

The Sandoval family is the heart behind Richard Sandoval Hospitality — a multi-generational, family-owned and operated group rooted in authenticity, cultural pride, and global ambition. Founded by Chef Richard Sandoval and now evolving with the next generation, Giancarlo and Isabella Sandoval, the family brings together culinary artistry, strategic leadership, and a shared commitment to honoring their Latin heritage. Tradition meets innovation, and every restaurant — and every product on this site — reflects the spirit of family.

Meet the Sandovals

Richard Sandoval

Chef & Founder

A global pioneer in contemporary Latin cuisine, Chef Richard Sandoval is a chef, restaurateur, entrepreneur, television personality, cookbook author, and philanthropist. He is internationally acclaimed for combining Latin ingredients with modern culinary techniques across more than 60 locations on four continents.

A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, his accolades include Mexico's National Toque d'Oro, Bon Appétit's Restaurateur of the Year, Cordon d'Or's Restaurateur of the Year, one of Inc. Magazine's 10 Most Inspiring Business Leaders, a James Beard semi-finalist for Outstanding Restaurateur, and an Honorary Doctorate for Culinary Arts from Johnson & Wales University. He is credited with introducing Latin cuisine to the UAE, Qatar, and Serbia.

Isabella Sandoval

Next-Generation Leadership

A strategic operator helping shape the future of global hospitality. A Cornell University graduate with a sharp eye for operations and front-of-house excellence, Isabella has been immersed in the industry since childhood.

Today she plays a key role in modernizing Richard Sandoval Hospitality through thoughtful leadership, digital transformation, and social impact — leading the company's ESG initiatives, including the award-winning Viva Abejas sustainability program and Old Ways New Hands, a mentorship platform for emerging culinary talent.

Giancarlo Sandoval

Culinary

A rising culinary force with a global perspective and an instinct for innovation. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and currently sous chef at the acclaimed tán in New York City, Giancarlo honed his craft under industry legends including Jean-Georges.

He brings both reverence for heritage and a drive to modernize the Latin dining experience — blending technical precision with bold creativity as he steps into leadership within Richard Sandoval Hospitality.

How We Choose What We Sell

We work directly with a small group of makers — Swiss cookware forged since 1974, knives hand-finished in Portland, cast iron poured in Pennsylvania, spices ground in small batches in Asheville, chiles sourced from the growing regions of Puebla and Oaxaca. We carry few things, and we carry them because they earn their place on a working counter.

Where a product uses a traditional nonstick coating, we say so plainly on its page. Where it doesn't, we tell you that too. You can read every maker's story on the products they make.