Paul J. Menta

Chef vs Chef 

AS SEEN ON TV: Gordon Ramsay vs Paul Menta


Gordon visits and explores the stunning Florida Keys, where vibrant locals challenge him to embrace the Conch Republic’s way of life. He traverses shimmering seas, gathering insider tips along the way, as he gets up close and personal with lobsters, crab and fish before facing off against daredevil chef and rum distiller Paul Menta at the final cook.

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Recipes 

Want to cook like Paul? From personal recipes and even cooking with celebrities, browse through the several recipes and watch how the dishes come to life so you too can feel like a Key West chef! 

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distiller 

Paul kicked off a culinary revolution by blending cooking skills with distillation mastery. The goal? Create fresh flavor profiles that excite the senses and challenge the norm. With an unwavering commitment to quality and a relentless pursuit of perfection, we aim to inspire our customers to embrace the unexpected and unleash their inner rule-breaker.

His rums are salt-cured right here in Key West, a process that's entirely unique to our distillery. We take a new American oak barrel down to the ocean, fill it with fresh seawater, and let it swell up overnight. Once the barrel dries out, a delightful salt residue remains that opens up the wood's pores, allowing fantastic flavors to seep into the rum.

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CHEF

From Italian kitchens growing up to culinary journeys across South America and the Caribbean, Chef Paul Menta’s lifelong relationship with food and flavor has transformed into award-winning skills at cooking and distilling.

 
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kiteboarder

Paul, a well-known Florida kiteboarder, is a waterman and an island guy. In general, the best kiteboarder in Keywest, which is his home. He has been blessed in his life to have focused passions such as cooking, spearfishing, and–numero uno–kiteboarding

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entrepreneur

A TRIPLE THREAT: As a culinary gangster and avid kiteboarder, Paul's passion for the ocean infuses every aspect of our brand. Drawing inspiration from his Sicilian and Italian heritage and his extensive travels across Europe, Latin America, and the United States, he has crafted a unique culinary philosophy that blends tradition with innovation.

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