About Ricardo González
Since I can remember, I have been always involved to gastronomy, something that begun with my parents and grandparents. On 1992, I accepted a position as a butler in the Embassy of Chile in Japan. There, I learned among several things, languages, cultures, foods, different tastes, how to treat people, and in general how to make guest be welcomed. My job as a butler was very demanding, but I have always counted with the help of many people who gave me their supported.
In 1998, I’ve decided to finish my career as a butler in order to advance in my life plan. To do so, it was necessary to deepen all my knowledge and to take on the difficult task to find what path should my new enterprise be focused. My business begun as a waiter staff provider, which then grew to catering services and equipment rental.
Behind every successful Enterprise, there is entrepreneurship, but also sacrifice, errors and success, but most of all, there is a will to always keep learning, even from our mistakes.
Gradually as we gained experience in our business, we begun to notice that our clients, specially our newest European and Asian clients, valued those the fusion of tastes and food preparations, that make our proposal very attractive.
We are very fortunate to be able to prepare and challenge new types of foods, pushing ourselves to create our own fusion preparations, presentations and decorations… as the Mexican comedian Mario Moreno Cantinflas[1] once said “There lays the difference”.
But the most important thing for me is, the unforgettable moment that we can offer to our clients.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cantinflas
My Experience as International Chef
- Gastronomic fair Asia – Chile, Chile 2017
- Fairs and exhibitions in Japan since 2018.-
- Beijing (event), Shenzhen, Guangzhou, China. 2017-2018
- Fruit fair, Hong Kong, 2017-2018-2019
- Citric of Chile (event) in Seoul, South Korea, 2019
- Fruit Fair Berlin, Germany 2018
Awards
- Chile Promotion, Chef Japan 2016-17
- Avocados of Chile. China, 2017
- Blueberries of Chile. China, 2018
- Original preparations with fruits 2018, Germany
About 55 Gourmet. Inc.
Established Oct. 5th, 2017
Special food preparation for promotion, food and food stuff concierge, catering services.
Label Ambassador for Agrosuper Japan.
www.agrosuper.co.jp →
Food consulting
- Assist clients in preparing and adapting menus for food tasting events in Japan.
- Creation, preparation and adaptation of menus and original recipes that include our clients’ products for Japanese consumers.
We don’t manage menus, instead our concept is to present our clients options to fit their needs.
All menus are created to fit all kinds of occasions and are prepared with our utmost care and quality.
Events and tastings
- Providing kitching personnel for tasting events and exhibitions.
- Organizing receptions.
- Food preparation.
- Catering services tailored to specific tastes and needs.
Services
- Catering
- Private dinners
- Private tasting events in a variety of venues across Japan.
- Wine tasting
- Chefs
- Sommeliers
- Weddings
About KK.RG
Established Jan. 8th, 2014
Food stuff importer from Europe and South America
Foodstuff concierge.
Foodstuff promotion exhibitions and fairs.
Co-founder of PGF Consulting and Marketing
2018-2020
Adviser
Japolac
Director
Since, Sept. 16th, 2020
Created in 2014 with the goal to import European food products to Japan, KK. RG researches and assesses potential Japanese companies interested in importing products. With offices in Tokyo and services offered in Spanish, English and Japanese, we are also able to provide advice to Japanese importers looking to import goods from other markets. As a result of over 30 years of experience, KK. RG provides clients with thorough, relevant knowledge for food product commercialization, trading, promotion and distribution.
Consulting of food product importation.
- Guiding clients on how to import goods to Japan.
- Searching for potential Japanese traders for your products.
- Scheduling and managing meetings.
- Participating in exhibitions and trade fairs.
- Organizing seminars.
Representation and importation of goods from our clients to Japan
We are always looking for healthy, unique products that meet our requirements for importing.
Exportations of Japanese goods
Many Japanese products are top quality and recognized all over the world. For interested clients, we can provide exportation services for items such as: food products, machinery, clothing, etc…We are up for any challenge.
Japanese market certification for products
Ensuring guidelines are met for approval required by Japanese authorities, including translations.
Sales
- Support in product promotions and sales.
- Search for potential importers.
- Virtual meetings.
- Representation in exhibitions and trade fairs.
- Food tasting events and market research.
Marketing
- Research and consultancy to introduce products in the Japanese market.
- Brochure preparation.
- Catalogs
- Create a corporate image of your company or product in Japanese.
