At the heart of El Casino Felymar beat the passion and talent of Rosalía Bastida Fernández, a chef who has transformed the traditional cooking of Cehegín into a culinary offering full of sensitivity, identity and emotion. Her career reflects absolute dedication: a blend of perseverance, creativity and love of gastronomy that shapes every detail of her work.

For Rosalía, a kitchen is a place where stories are told: stories of the land, of local produce, of family memories and of innovation. Her cooking is not only about the perfect flavour, but about creating an emotional bond with everyone who sits at the table, making every dish evoke something special and leave a lasting impression.

Throughout her career she has taken part in local gastronomic initiatives, helping to showcase Cehegín’s culinary talent and the value of cooking as cultural heritage. This commitment to her land and to excellence earned her recognition as Best Head Chef at the Gastronomy Awards of the newspaper La Verdad, an award that recognises her work at the helm of El Casino Felymar.

Today, El Casino Felymar is proud to have a chef whose work helps raise the profile of local gastronomy and establish our restaurant as a benchmark in the region.