Susie and Iván Núñez have developed a comfortable blend of international culinary styles that has evolved into the distinctive Casa Núñez flavor. Iván learned the traditional cooking of his native Puerto Rico from his grandmother ("A," short for Angela), his great-aunt (Titi Maria), and his Mamita (Irma). As a young man, he not only owned a successful New Mexican restaurant called "Paso Real" in Clovis, New Mexico, but also placed third in the prestigious Chilympiad in San Marcos, Texas. He later married Susie in Gibraltar and the pair made their first home together in Madrid, Spain.  Through his Air Force Attaché duty at the U.S. Embassy in Madrid, the couple began collecting authentic recipes from both Spanish and third-country acquaintances. They had regular reasons to invite a wide variety of guests to the Núñez' home
for meals and the Casa Núñez entertainment style was born.

During over 27 years of marriage, they have regularly cooked for family, friends, and non-profits organizations, to include graduations and anniversary celebrations, weekly suppers for up to 100 people at their community pool for four consecutive summers in Virginia, tapas demonstrations for sorority reunions, and even the food for the blessing ceremony of their own wedding reception.
They also donated tapas events for schools' silent auction fundraisers, which received some of the most spirited bidding.

Using traditional elements from Puerto Rico (like the Jibarito Sandwich), the Mediterranean, and other Nations Worlwide,
Susie and Iván have fully incorporated the rustic arts of food preparation into their daily cooking.
and are happy to share those practices.
Working with Casa Núñez will provide you with traditional recipes, authentic flavors,
and exceptional service tailored to your special occasion.
​We look forward to making your event memorable!