Chef Padilla is a Tucson-based private chef and consultant who brings a distinct voice to Southwestern dining. Prior to opening Copper Ash Culinary, Christian Padilla was Chef de Cuisine at Flying V in Loews Ventana Canyon where he built a reputation for dishes which folded classical French techniques with the depth and soul of Sonoran flavors.

Before relocating back to Arizona, Chef Christian Padilla cooked in Spain and was well known in the foodie scene in Seattle, Washington. Born in Nogales, Arizona, Christian’s approach to food was shaped by the Sonoran borderlands. He draws upon traditional recipes with multicultural influences and transforms them into a cuisine that is evocative and precise.