The
old world charm and impeccable service that you will
find at"La Cocina de Tita Moning" is made
possible by some very important people. They are simply
not hired help, they are also members of the family.
Rolando Mendros - (Chief Cook) --- "ROLLY"
Rolly was with us when we started La Cocina de Tita Moning. He had been cooking at the Legarda Household for the last 40 years. He was taught personally by Tita Moning and her chief cook Juan. He knows all the secret recipes and his magic touch in the kitchen makes everything we serve unbelievably delicious. In 2006, Rolly retired and left a trained staff at the kitchens of La Cocina de Tita Moning.
Emilia has been in the Legarda household since 1948. She has served three generations of Legardas and has become an important member of the family. If there are stories, secrets, or legends to be told, Emilia would be the one to know them all.
Tenesia Techo - (La Cocina Assistant) --- "TINING"
Tining moved into the Legarda house in 1971 when she married the family chauffer Leonor. Tining and Leonor have raised a family together on the property. Today, Tining supervises the service at La Cocina de Tita Moning, and has become our best sales woman.
Leonor Techo - (Driver) --- "LEONOR"
Leonor was the personal driver of Don Alejandro and Dona Ramona Legarda. Today, Leonor still drives for members of the Legarda Clan, runs errands for La Cocina de Tita Moning and helps guest park during private parties at the house.
Russel Atipon - (Chief Cook) --- "RUSSEL"
Russel started working at the Legarda household in 1996 as the gardener and houseboy of Tita Moning. At the Debut of La Cocina de Tita Moning, he became a kitchen apprentice. Russel now heads the La Cocina de Tita Moning kitchen.
Monica Baguio - (Server / La Cocina Secretary/Assistant) --- "MONET"
Monet is the niece of Emilia. She started working at La Cocina de Tita Moning when she was only 18. Today, Monet is one of our most valuable staff.
