It’s a great pleasure to introduce you to the team at Gran Luchito. We’re a small dynamic team of foodies full of energy and a passion for delicious authentic Mexican food.
Our Mission – To become the world’s most loved authentic Mexican food brand by looking after our customers, people and planet.
Our Values – Authentic, Inclusive, Nimble, Progressive, Efficient.
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Fergus (El Capitan)Fergus began Gran Luchito after a holiday to the South of Mexico, where he first encountered the wonderful flavours of authentic Mexican food. Personal fact: Fergus is a self-confessed foodie and lover of all things spicy, there aren’t many things this man won’t add chilli to. Favourite Gran Luchito Product: Chipotle Paste
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Freddie (El Chapo)Freddie joined Gran Luchito in 2017. He is passionate about food and enjoys cooking Gran Luchito-inspired Mexican food for his friends. Personal fact: Freddie is a keen sportsman and loves all things sports. Favourite Gran Luchito Product: our Jalapeño & Pineapple
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Eliza (La Orquesta)Eliza heads up the finance team and also focuses on improving processes across the business. Personal fact: She is a Hispanophile who loves everything about the Spanish-speaking world – the food, people, language and culture Favourite Gran Luchito Product: Smoky Chipotle Fajita & Taco Mix
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Allison (La Marketer)A former Taco Bell marketer and transplant from California whose passion for Mexican food knows no bounds. Personal fact: Cooking for her family, especially Mexican food, is one of her greatest passions. Favourite Gran Luchito Product: Smoky Chipotle Refried Beans“Our Refried Beans are great for adding a flavourful layer but I love them most topped with melted cheese and sour cream as a side dish”
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Hannah (La Operadora)Hannah, she sorts stuff out. Getting salsa from Mexico? Getting taco mix to the supermarket? She’s on it! Personal fact: When not at Gran Luchito, Hannah loves to cook, travel and hang out with the family. Favourite Gran Luchito Product: Lightly Salted Tortilla Chips
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Paul – (El Jefe)Paul is our Managing Director, helping the team deliver our vision of becoming the most loved authentic Mexican food brand. Personal fact: “Weird fact – If I can’t sleep I relax my mind by inventing new recipes to cook for family & friends.” Favourite Gran Luchito Products: Chipotle Paste
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Claire (La Barbie)Claire, our dedicated wholesale accounts manager. She has a passion for food, BBQ, and the outdoors and ensures our customers receive top-notch service and delicious products. Personal fact: Claire firmly believes that everything is better in pink. If it’s not pink, is it even worth it? She’s still waiting for the world to catch up to her vibrant vision. Favourite Gran Luchito Products: Refried Beans and Chipotle Paste
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Susana Villasuso (La Cocinera)Susy keeps busy cooking up delicious new recipes and content for our website and social media channels. She was born and raised in Mexico and brings her huge passion for preparing colourful and vibrant food with fresh and humble ingredients and gathering around the dining table to share a meal as a family. Personal fact: Susy is a culinary adventurer, always whipping up new dishes and on the hunt for exciting recipes to try. For her, the kitchen is a playground of endless possibilities! Favourite Gran Luchito Product: Pineapple Chipotle Sauce
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Rob (El Operador)Getting salsa from Mexico? Getting taco mix to the supermarket? Rob (and Hannah) sort it all out! Personal fact: When not working, Rob loves the great outdoors, cycling, cooking with family and American sports. Favourite Gran Luchito Products: Chipotle Paste and Tomatillo Salsa
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Ana (La Bombera)Ana coordinates our operations in Mexico. She loves to travel and eat with her children. She also always has a chihuahua with her! Personal fact: In her free time Ana likes to travel, eat, and go on hikes with her chihuahuas. Favourite Gran Luchito Product: Chipotle Paste
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Leletu (Chica Chismosa)Leletu is our Marketing Executive responsible for curating our content and creating our community amongst other things. Personal fact: Leletu is an all-around creative. If you don’t find her eating spicy Mexican food, you will find her painting, mushroom hunting, and exploring the great outdoors or the great indoors, because staying in is also fun. Favourite Gran Luchito Product: Hot Habañero Mango Salsa
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Allegra (La Guera)Allegra coordinates the operations in Mexico alongside Ana. Personal fact: In her free time, she loves exploring new parts of Mexico City, trying out the endless delicious options of food in markets (even though being vegetarian does get some funny looks!), visiting art galleries and museums to discover new artists, and taking trips to the Pacific coast to swim in the wild waves. Favourite Gran Luchito Product: Feisty Habanero Sauce
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Lisa FriedrichsLisa teams up with Eliza to keep our Accounts Receivables in check, ensuring everything adds up perfectly! Personal fact: Homebody, art enthusiast, and bookworm. Passionate about painting, sketching, and devouring crime and fantasy novels. Loves spending quality time with family and furry friends. Favourite Gran Luchito Product: Refried Beans
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Naomi (La Taquera)She is our UK Sales – National Account Manager she enjoys cooking, trail running and the odd triathlon. Personal fact: Naomi loves numbers, and has the best wine recommendations. Favourite Gran Luchito Product: Cantina Beans
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NicolaMeet Nicola, our Accounts Payable wizard! From juggling the accounts payable inbox to ensuring every invoice is processed on time, Nicola keeps our finances running smoothly. Personal fact: Nicola enjoys any activity that gets her adrenaline going, a true adrenaline junky! She enjoys spending time with family, and cooking and recently started a new hobby – running. Favourite Gran Luchito Product: Lightly Salted Tortilla Chips
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