Mission Ceviche Team
Our Story

A Journey of
Passion & Flavor

From the Andes to New York City

Who We Are

Bringing People Together Through Food

Mission Ceviche believes in bringing people together in vibrant and dynamic venues to create lasting memories over satiated stomachs.

Led by co-founders Chef Jose Luis Chavez and Brice Mastroluca, we're dedicated to using the freshest ingredients and a modern take on classic culinary techniques to showcase the flavors and dishes of Peru.

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Founded
Passion
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"Mission Ceviche strikes the right balance between tradition and modernity, craftsmanship and innovation."
Philosophy

From Coast to Amazon

Pacific Coast

Pacific Coast

The immense Pacific coast crashing against the desert mirage

Andes Mountains

Andes Mountains

Some of the tallest peaks in the world reaching into the clouds

Amazon Rainforest

Amazon Rainforest

The dense, lush Amazon teeming with biodiversity

Over centuries, the original inhabitants of Peru created an array of dishes from this tremendous biodiversity. The cuisine has continued to evolve with the myriad of cultures who have come to call the country home – Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, African, and others.

The Team

Meet Our Founders

Chef Jose Luis Chavez

Chef Jose Luis Chavez

Co-Founder & Executive Chef

Since his childhood, Chef Jose Luis Chavez has had an almost insatiable desire for adventure and vigor for life.

After graduating from high school, he made a few attempts at pursuing university, but ultimately required a different pace that led him to the culinary world. It was at a restaurant in Merida, Venezuela, where he was raised high in the Andes, that he first made his way into a kitchen.

Within a year, he was traveling to Peru, the land of his father, who originates from Rioja, San Martin, a region of the jungle. During that time, not only did he commence culinary school, but he moved in with his family and discovered the joy of shared meals over platters of ceviche and other delicious food.

Born and raised in the French Alps to an Italian father and French mother, Brice Mastroluca is a visionary entrepreneur with over 20 years of fine dining experience.

From Morton's, China White, and Momo's of London to Opia, and Jean George's The Mark of New York, Brice has served as a chef, sommelier, mixologist, and general manager, mastering every aspect of the hospitality industry.

Brice Mastroluca

Brice Mastroluca

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Journey
Our Journey

A Timeline of Passion

2015

The Beginning

First booth opens in Gansevoort Market

2017

Recognition

Named NYC's favorite ceviche spot by Insider

2018

Going Global

Represented Peru at Food & Wine Classic, Aspen

2024

Two Locations

Upper East Side & Union Square thriving

Press & Accolades

Recognized Excellence

From a humble market booth to Michelin recognition

Michelin Guide

Michelin Guide

Featured in the prestigious Michelin Guide with stellar reviews

NY Times Star

NY Times Star

Awarded a star by renowned critic Peter Wells

Best of NYC

Best of NYC

Listed among top Peruvian restaurants by major publications

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Mission Ceviche has been featured in national and international publications including CBS, New York Post, NY1, Food Channel, Eater, and Fine Dining Lovers. Our collaborations span the globe, from Chile to Dubai to London, creating fusion dishes that rage with passion and art.

"You've probably never had ceviche like this before"
— Secret NYC
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