José Andrés

Country
Spain / United States
Cuisine
Spanish
Known for
Spanish tapas in America; founder of World Central Kitchen
Restaurant
Jaleo and other José Andrés Group restaurants

José Andrés was born in Asturias, Spain, in 1969 and trained under Ferran Adrià at elBulli before moving to the United States.

He opened the tapas restaurant Jaleo in Washington, D.C., in 1993 and has since opened many restaurants across the country.

In 2010 he founded World Central Kitchen, which serves fresh meals to people affected by natural disasters and humanitarian crises around the world.

Signature dishes

  • Tapas such as gambas al ajillo
  • Gazpacho
  • Paella

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