Donda
The Boy cooking over fire on the pass

Donda
Masterclass

El Jefe

From yours truly, The Boy.

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01 — The Experience

THIS IS NOT JUST A COOKING CLASS.

This is The Boy inviting you into his kitchen.

GUESTS COOK, EAT, DRINK AND LEARN IN THE SAME ROOM, OVER THE SAME FIRE, ACROSS ONE UNHURRIED EVENING. NOBODY WATCHES FROM A STOOL. EVERYBODY SAYS " YES CHEF."

CookingHands in. No demonstrations, no spectators.
FireLive coals, open flame, smoke as an ingredient.
TechniqueThe small, unglamorous details that change everything.
StoriesKitchens, cities, mistakes. The reason behind the dish.
EatingEverything you cook, eaten together, hot.
DrinkingPoured with intent from first light to last plate.
HospitalityThe oldest craft. The one that matters most.
Late night, cue in hand, after service

02 — El Jefe

The Boy in the kitchen before service

El Jefe

The Boss.

THE BOY — FOUNDER & CHEF, DONDA

DONDA is a grandmother. She travels the world, tries everything, and cooks it her own way. She is how The Boy explains what food is to him.

THE BOY × EL JEFE The Boy is a chef shaped by kitchens, travel, culture, chaos and a deep obsession with feeding people. EL JEFE is his playground — an intimate Masterclass built around fire, flavour, technique and the stories behind the food. This isn’t about following recipes or watching from the sidelines. You get in the kitchen, get your hands dirty, cook, eat, drink and learn. EL JEFE is The Boy’s kitchen. Come hungry. Leave with a story.

Cook hard. Travel far. Eat everything.
Tell better stories. Feed good people.

EL JEFE isn't a title. It's the attitude behind the masterclass — the way the room runs once the fire is lit.

Cook with confidence.
Respect the ingredients.
Respect the people.
Don't overcomplicate shit.
TAKE HEAPS OF PHOTOS.
NO WINE, LEFT BEHIND.
“It has to be delicious. If it's not delicious, don't make it.”

FROM YOURZ TRULY, THE BOY

03 — The Masterclass

Nine movements

01MarketWe choose before we cook. Whatever is best that morning.
02PreparationOrder, salt, time. The work that happens before the heat.
03KnifeGrip, angle, patience. Sharpen it and slow down.
04SaucesAcid, fat, fire. Built by taste, never by recipe.
05FireReading coals. Knowing when to walk away.
06PlatingRestraint. Nothing on the plate that isn't earned.
07The TableWe sit. We eat what we made. Nothing is rushed.
08StoriesWhere the food came from, and who it belonged to first.
09HospitalityGlasses full. Doors closed. The night takes its time.
The Boy working service in the kitchen
Dishes and drinks on a DONDA tray

05 — The Experiences

Private masterclasses

Your kitchen or ours. Six hands or twelve.

Small groups

Never more than fourteen. Usually fewer.

Private dinners

You sit. We cook. The menu is decided that day.

Corporate

For teams that would rather build something than watch a slide.

Collaborations

Four hands with chefs, growers, makers, distillers.

Pop-ups

Announced late. Gone quickly.

Limited dates. Limited seats. Always by enquiry.

07 — Book

Come hungry.
Leave with a story.

Donda Masterclass — El Jefe. Private experiences with The Boy.