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In 2011 the chef and wife Sylvia opened their ducted into the exclusive Society European Culi-
restaurantCasaGeckoinMarbella,Spain,toputhis naria, and in 2016 in Prague, and received a Golden
gastronomic vision to work. Sylvia acted as GM and Spoon award. With Sylvia by his side, he has be-
handled the front of the house while Jeff made come a celebrity chef featured on television and in
magic in the kitchen. The next year they found the magazines. He also travels the world, showcasing
"perfect" location that provided more creative his distinctive style and showmanship at special
freedom and moved Casa Gecko to nearby Mijas culinary events.
2012. When the daily grind of running a full-time
The restaurant was a hit with food lovers from restaurant became too much, the couple reluc-
around the world - earning five stars on Trip Advi- tantly decided to close Casa Gecko. They now have
sor – a challenging standard to attain - and earning the freedom to explore new opportunities while
a coveted certificate of excellence. The chef was in- raising a young family.
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