Chef Biography

Sonny Pache

Executive Chef Sonny Pache has always had a passion for food and credits his mother for sparking his interest in cooking. Raised in Southern California, when Sonny was growing up his mom was constantly experimenting with new recipes and ingredients. “When I was young, my family rarely went out to eat,” Sonny says. “Even on special occasions my mom liked to have big cookouts or get-togethers because she loved cooking for them.” Sonny believes that his mother’s passion for cooking eventually trickled down to him.

Sonny’s favorite style of cooking is Pan Asian, and he loves to work with seafood. Growing up in California had a big impact on his cooking style, and both fish and rice were always a staple in his Filipino household. These days you can always find Gatorade, cheese, deli meat, bread and milk in his kitchen at home. Sonny also lists salt and tasting spoons as vital kitchen equipment, and emphasizes the importance of tasting your food before it is served in order to make sure it is seasoned properly.

When Sonny isn’t cooking, he enjoys to traveling, fishing and going to the beach. He can also be found hanging out with friends, especially when they’re barbequing or playing corn hole.

Having worked in a kitchen since he was 18 years old, Sonny has great cooking experience which includes working at the Columbus Fish Market for two years, and of course his two years of experience with M. According to him, his favorite thing about working at M is his coworkers who teach him something new every single day and are always a constant reminder of why he does what he does.

Sonny’s advice for aspiring chefs- “Always keep your eyes and ears open. You never know when you may learn something new.”