Famous Spanish Chefs

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Jose Andres
(Celebrity Chef, Restaurateur and Founder of World Central Kitchen (WCK))
Jose Andres
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Birthdate: July 13, 1969
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Mieres, Asturias, Spain

Jose Andres is a Spanish-born American restaurateur and chef. Andrés, who owns restaurants in many American cities like Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., New York City, Las Vegas, and Chicago, is credited with introducing the concept of small plates dining to America. Jose Andres was honored with the 2015 National Humanities Medal for founding a non-profit organization called World Central Kitchen.

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Ferran Adria
(Head Chef of the 'El Bulli' Restaurant and One of the Best Chefs in the World)
Ferran Adria
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Birthdate: May 14, 1962
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Catalonia, Spain

Ferran Adria is a Spanish chef counted among the best chefs in the world. He was the head chef of the elBulli restaurant in Roses. He began his career as a dishwasher at the Hotel Playafels and worked his way up to become the head chef at elBulli within a few years. He also runs a product line called Texturas. 

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Albert AdriĂ 
(Spanish Chef)
Albert AdriĂ 
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Birthdate: October 20, 1969
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Barcelona, Spain
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Miguel Maestre
(Australian Chef, Restaurateur and Television Presenter)
Miguel Maestre
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Birthdate: November 5, 1979
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Murcia, Spain
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Dabiz Munoz
(Michelin Star Winning Chef)
Dabiz Munoz
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Birthdate: January 15, 1980
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Madrid, Spain
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Jordi Cruz
(Chef Who Directs ABaC kitchen in Barcelona)
Jordi Cruz
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Birthdate: June 29, 1978
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Manresa, Spain
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
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Quique Dacosta
(Spanish Chef and Restaurateur)
Quique Dacosta
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Birthdate: 1972 AD
Birthplace: Jarandilla de la Vera, Spain
 8 
Martin Berasategui
(Spanish Chef and Restaurateur)
Martin Berasategui
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Birthdate: April 27, 1960
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
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Juan Mari Arzak
(Spanish Chef and Restaurateur)
Juan Mari Arzak
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Birthdate: July 31, 1942
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
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Jordi Roca
(Pastry chef)
Jordi Roca
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Birthdate: 1978
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Girona, Spain
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Elena Arzak
(Best Female Chef in the World in 2012)
Elena Arzak
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Birthdate: July 4, 1969
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
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Joan Roca I Fontane
(Chef, Writer)
Joan Roca I Fontane
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Birthdate: February 11, 1964
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Girona, Spain
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Karlos Arguiñano
(Spanish Chef, TV presenter)
Karlos Arguiñano
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Birthdate: September 6, 1948
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Beasain, Spain
Height: 6'6" (198 cm)
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Alberto Chicote
(Spanish Television Chef)
Alberto Chicote
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Birthdate: June 23, 1969
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Madrid, Spain
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Carme Ruscalleda
(Spanish Chef and Restaurateur)
Carme Ruscalleda
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Birthdate: 1952 AD
Birthplace: Sant Pol de Mar, Spain
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Josep Roca I Fontane
(Sommelier)
Josep Roca I Fontane
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Birthdate: 1966
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Girona, Spain
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Paco Roncero
(Chef as a Judge on MasterChef Colombia)
Paco Roncero
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Birthdate: December 3, 1969
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Spain
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Santi SantamarĂ­a
(Spanish Chef and Restaurateur)
Santi SantamarĂ­a
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Birthdate: July 26, 1957
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Sant Celoni, Spain
Died: February 16, 2011
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Eneko Atxa
(Spanish Basque Cuisine Chef)
Eneko Atxa
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Birthdate: September 14, 1977
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Amorebieta-Etxano, Spain
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Ximena Llosa
(Spanish Television Chef)
Ximena Llosa
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Birthdate: January 16, 1974
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Barcelona, Spain
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Pachu
(Chef Who Competed on MasterChef Junior España)
Pachu
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Birthdate: May 16, 2008
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Madrid, Spain
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Pepe RodrĂ­guez
(Judge on the Spanish Edition of MasterChef)
Pepe RodrĂ­guez
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Birthdate: March 13, 1968
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Spain
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Sergi Arola
(Spanish Chef)
Sergi Arola
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Birthdate: March 4, 1968
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Barcelona, Spain
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Miquel Antoja
(Spanish Pastry Chef)
Miquel Antoja
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Birthdate: December 5, 1984
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Barcelona, Spain
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JoĂŁo Alcantara
(Head Chef of Boteco Fogo Restaurant)
JoĂŁo Alcantara
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Birthdate: April 18, 1984
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Brazil
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Miquel Guarro Carreras
(Spanish Pastry Chef)
Miquel Guarro Carreras
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Birthdate: September 29, 1989
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Barcelona, Spain
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Paco Morales
(Spanish Celebrity Chef)
Paco Morales
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Birthdate: April 18, 1981
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Cordoba, Spain
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Miri Perez-Cabrero
(Chef as a Finalist on Spanish edition of MasterChef)
Miri Perez-Cabrero
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Birthdate: December 15, 1993
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Barcelona, Spain
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Jorge Brazález
(Winner of the Fifth Edition of MasterChef Spain)
Jorge Brazález
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Birthdate: January 4, 1989
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Granada, Spain
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Marta Verona
(Winner on the Spanish edition of MasterChef)
Marta Verona
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Birthdate: February 13, 1995
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Madrid, Spain
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Jose Sarasola
(Spanish Chef)
Jose Sarasola
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Birthdate: August 23, 1986
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Madrid, Spain
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Dani Garcia
(Michelin-awarded Spanish Chef)
Dani Garcia
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Birthdate: December 30, 1975
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Marbella, Spain
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Samantha Vallejo-Nágera
(Jury Member on Spain's MasterChef and MasterChef Junior)
Samantha Vallejo-Nágera
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Birthdate: October 27, 1969
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Spain
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Carlos Maldonado
(Champion of the 2015 Season of MasterChef Spain)
Carlos Maldonado
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Birthdate: March 15, 1991
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Talavera de la Reina, Spain
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Andoni Aduriz
(Chef Who Work at his Multi-Michelin Star Restaurant 'Mugaritz')
Andoni Aduriz
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Birthdate: June 18, 1971
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: San Sebastian, Spain
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Roberto Bosquet
(Pastry Chef)
Roberto Bosquet
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Birthdate: December 11, 1985
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Vila-real, Spain
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Aina MasterChef
(Chef Who Showcased her Skills on the Spanish Junior MasterChef)
Aina MasterChef
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Birthdate: March 26, 2003
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Barcelona, Spain
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josetxomcj6
(Chef Who Appeared on Spain Master Chef Junior Season 6)
josetxomcj6
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Birthdate: June 24, 2007
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Spain
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Mario Palacios Berrueco
(Chef Who Competed on the1st Series of Junior MasterChef Spain)
Mario Palacios Berrueco
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Birthdate: May 20, 2001
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Spain
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Diego Guerrero
(Chef as the Founder of the Madrid-based restaurant DSTAgE)
Diego Guerrero
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Birthdate: May 9, 1975
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Spain
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Lukas Vives
(Chef Who Appeared on MasterChef Junior Spain Third Season)
Lukas Vives
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Birthdate: August 14, 2005
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Spain
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
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Xavier Barriga
(Chef Who Work in Baking Specifically with Artisan bread)
Xavier Barriga
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Birthdate: April 28, 1969
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Spain
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Paloma Martinez
(Chef Who Finished as Runner-up on Spain's MasterChef Junior)
Paloma Martinez
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Birthdate: August 10, 2004
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: La Coruña, Spain