Interview With The Great Valerie Castillo Archer. Chef Vall is a Celebrity Chef, as well as the First Female Executive Chef at Yamashiro Hollywood. Chef Vall’s love for the culinary arts has expanded to managing five restaurants. As a mom and experienced chef, Chef Vallerie loves sharing her grandfather’s love through her cooking baking at home and professional. Especially her desserts Love Bites Pastries by Val, which was inspired by her grandfather’s treats he affectionately referred to as “my little love bites for you”.