Gilbert is as playful in the kitchen as he is in real life. He likes to showcase his cooking skills and is not fazed by the camera at all during challenges. He likes to come up with his own cooking terms for the procedures he does to keep things fun.

Gilbert learned how to cook by watching cooking shows and picking up recipes from the Internet. He often cooks for his family at home. Gilbert is always up for challenges. In Junior Masterchef Pinoy Edition, he feels that his skills will finally be put to the ultimate test. Aside from cooking, he likes to play basketball and volleyball.