About
About us
Los Chamos was created as an idea to bring the authentic Venezuelan atmosphere and tradition to many people around the Boston area. Our family is known for its cooking tradition throughout the years. Many have asked us to open a restaurant where Mama Doris could share her extraordinary flavor. During one of our many family gatherings, the idea of building a business from the ground up intensified. Weeks later Los Chamos was born no longer an idea. As a family, we discovered each one of us brought a special talent to the table. With everyone’s effort a business plan was quickly developed and the store opens its doors a few months later.
What is Chamo?
It means a kid, Venezuelans are well known among Spanish speakers for their love and constant use of this word. It is used repeatedly in the same fashion as the American slang word, “dude”.
We believe that the strong bond we share as a family translates into the quality of food and service that we provide to our customers. Los Chamos was founded by the Cuevas and Rendon families. Manuel Rendon and Freddy Cuevas, both from Venezuela, met in Boston in 2002 at a Rendon family gathering and quickly formed a friendship. Although they pursued different paths in college, their bond grew stronger when Freddy married Manuel’s sister in 2009, bringing their families closer together. In 2014, they began a project selling Venezuelan ham bread, which received an overwhelming response from customers during the holiday season. This led them to realize the potential for sharing authentic Venezuelan cuisine with the Boston community, and Los Chamos was born.
Manolo (El Panadero) the talented baker who crafted the delicious bread filled with ham, raisins, and olives during the holiday season. Even after the holidays had passed, the idea of starting a restaurant remained on the back burner until late 2015 when it was reignited. At that time, there was still only one member, Manolo, but the team began pulling together knowledge from professional chefs and their own expertise to launch the business.
Freddy (El de las Finanzas) a financial specialist was appointed to oversee all financial matters related to the business. With his expertise in finance and accounting, he was responsible for creating budgets, managing funds, and providing accurate estimates for startup costs. Freddy’s attention to detail and financial acumen ensured that the business started off on the right foot and stayed financially healthy. His contributions were crucial in the early stages of the business and continue to be instrumental in its success.
Manuel (El Ingeniero de la casa) an experienced engineer, was appointed to oversee the structuring of the business and operations. With his extensive knowledge and expertise, he was able to create a solid foundation for the business to thrive. His attention to detail and analytical skills were invaluable in ensuring the success of the venture.
As our dream progressed, a few other individuals were eager to join our team, and they quickly became key players in launching the business. Despite having the vision of providing customers with authentic food, the challenge of starting a successful new business lay ahead. In order to progress, a marketing and event planning department needed to be established, and as such, the following appointments were made:
Ohdra (Marketing Specialist) is responsible for managing all aspects of catering events, including planning, preparation, and execution. She is in charge of communicating with clients to determine their needs and preferences, creating custom menus, coordinating with the kitchen and service staff, and ensuring that everything runs smoothly during the event.
Gabby (Event Coordinator) is responsible for managing all aspects of catering events, including planning, preparation, and execution. She is in charge of communicating with clients to determine their needs and preferences, creating custom menus, coordinating with the kitchen and service staff, and ensuring that everything runs smoothly during the event.
Doris Sanchez (Los Chamos’ mom) is one of the hardest-working individuals and is responsible for creating the majority of the delicious food that you will taste and enjoy at Los Chamos. Please see below for additional background information.
Los Chamos Team at Multiple Events and Caterings
Our culinary team is an integral part of our business, responsible for bringing the unique and authentic taste of our Venezuelan cuisine to our customers. Among them are Beatriz, Doris, and Manolo, who are the creators of some of our most popular items, such as Tequeños and ham bread. We invite you to come and meet our talented cooks, experience their culinary expertise, and indulge in our mouth-watering dishes.
More about the team
Manuel Rendon
Manuel, a native of Valencia, Venezuela, came to Boston at the age of 16 years old pursuing the famous American dream. It was not too long until he realized the American dream was not as people described it back home. With no English at all and just few a cents to spare he quickly integrated into the American culture, as a Bostonian. After a couple of years of studying English, he was accepted into the Chemical Nuclear Engineering program at UMASS LOWELL where he went and graduated with honors. Manuel has utilized his degree for the past eight years and brings that experience to the restaurant. During his school years, he also worked full-time as a manager in a restaurant that helped him pay for his family’s and school expenses. Even though he was achieving success he knew something was missing. So he convinced his family to join him, therefore they migrated to Boston. His sister was the first one to arrive followed by his parents several years later.
Freddy Cuevas
Freddy Cuevas was born and raised in a small town in Venezuela, north of South America. He came to the United States along with his sister and father at the age of 16. Since then, he went to Brookline High School where he took one year of English (as a second language). He later went to Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC), to sharpen his English skills and further his education. He graduated from BHCC with an Associate Degree in Accounting, where he started pursuing his professional career as a banker. For two years, he worked as a bank teller in downtown Boston. Here he gained experience in the Financial Industry, which he took with him as he escalated to an investment service bank “State Street Corporation.” He continued his education at Northeastern University obtaining a bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Accounting Management. Since then, he has been working in different departments gaining experience in all the Mutual Fund World.
Mama Doris
Doris was born in the famous city of San Cristobal. This city is known for its cordiality in Venezuela. Mama Doris migrated to Valencia, Venezuela with her husband to have a family. She always inspired her family and taught her children that hard work always pays off. Besides her nurturing personality, she brings to the restaurant family recipes which have been passed down from generation to generation. She is the hearth and soul of the restaurant Los Chamos.
