About Player Board Token

We believe that great cooking begins long before the heat is applied — in the quiet, deliberate work of preparation that professional chefs have always known as the heart of the craft.

"To bring professional kitchen discipline and systematic preparation methods to every home cook — removing the chaos, restoring the joy."

The Player Board Token was founded on a simple observation: most home cooking stress isn't caused by lack of skill — it's caused by lack of structure. Scrambling for tools, discovering missing ingredients mid-recipe, cross-contaminating cutting boards, running out of counter space — these are systems problems, and they have systems solutions.

Marinating meat in a bowl

Proper marination — a time-honored preparation technique — exemplifies the KPS philosophy: thoughtful action in advance creates exceptional results at the moment of cooking.

From Professional Kitchen to Home Table

The Player Board Token grew out of years spent observing the contrast between professional kitchens — where everything flows with quiet precision — and home kitchens, where even experienced cooks often struggle with the basics of organization and sequence.

Founded in 2020 in Barcelona, KPS began as a series of workshops for home cooks who wanted to apply the discipline of the brigade kitchen to their own spaces. The response was immediate and overwhelming — people were hungry for this knowledge, and they were seeing real results.

Today, KPS serves thousands of home cooks across Europe and beyond, providing practical frameworks, educational resources, and personalized consultations to transform everyday cooking from a stressful obligation into a structured, satisfying ritual.

12k+ Home Cooks Served
6 Years of Experience
48+ Workshop Formats
94% Satisfaction Rate

Preparation is the Craft

In professional kitchens, the prep cook is not a lesser figure — they are the foundation upon which the entire service rests. The quality of preparation determines the ceiling of the final dish. No amount of skill at the stove can compensate for poorly prepped ingredients.

At KPS, we've built our entire philosophy around this truth. We don't teach recipes — we teach systems. We don't sell shortcuts — we provide frameworks. The goal is not to make cooking faster for its own sake, but to make it more intentional, more controlled, and ultimately more rewarding.

When you know how to prepare, you're free to cook. And cooking, without the chaos, is a joy.

Washing fresh vegetables at the sink

Our Team

A small, dedicated team of culinary professionals, systems designers, and educators united by a shared belief in the transformative power of structured preparation.

MC

Marc Castellanos

Founder & Head Culinary Strategist

Former sous chef with 14 years in professional kitchens across Spain and France. Marc developed the KPS Method and leads all curriculum design and workshop content.

LF

Laura Ferrer

Systems Design & Education Lead

Background in industrial design and culinary education. Laura bridges the gap between practical kitchen work and systematic process thinking, making complex methods accessible and learnable.

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David Vidal

Nutrition & Storage Specialist

Registered nutritionist and food safety expert. David ensures that KPS methods optimize not just efficiency, but also nutritional quality, food safety, and sustainable storage practices.

Our Values

Precision

We believe in doing things correctly, not just quickly. Precision in preparation creates consistency in results.

Accessibility

Professional kitchen discipline belongs in every home kitchen, regardless of size, budget, or experience level.

Sustainability

Efficient preparation reduces food waste, promotes thoughtful purchasing, and creates sustainable eating habits.

Excellence

We hold ourselves to the highest standard in everything we produce — from our methods to our materials to the results our community achieves.

Ready to start the conversation?

Whether you're curious about the KPS Method, interested in a consultation, or simply want to say hello — we'd love to hear from you.

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