Alberto Chicote facts for kids
Chicote in 2014
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| Born | 23 June 1969 Madrid, Spain |
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| Education | Escuela de hostelería de Madrid |
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Alberto Chicote del Olmo is a very famous Spanish chef and TV star. He was born on June 23, 1969, in Madrid, Spain. He is known for being a pioneer of "fusion cuisine" in Spain. This means he mixes traditional Spanish cooking with new ideas and ingredients, often from Asian food.
Alberto Chicote is also a popular TV host. He stars in the Spanish versions of famous cooking shows. These include Pesadilla en la cocina (like Kitchen Nightmares) and Top Chef. He often gives talks and cooking demonstrations around the world.
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Early Life and Career
Alberto Chicote started his cooking journey at a young age. When he was 17, he joined the Escuela de hostelería de Madrid. This is a special school for people who want to work in hotels and restaurants.
During the 1990s, he worked in several well-known restaurants. He learned a lot from experienced chefs. Later, he met Salvador Gallego, another chef who greatly influenced his cooking style.
For four years, Chicote was the head chef at a restaurant called El Cenachero. Here, he created new kinds of Andalusian dishes. This helped him become a recognized and successful chef.
Fusion Cuisine Pioneer
In 1987, Alberto Chicote became the chef at a restaurant called NODE Benjamin Streets. His goal was to mix Spanish cuisine with Japanese cuisine. This made him one of the first chefs to do "fusion cuisine" in Spain.
In 2006, he also became the chef at Pandelujo. This restaurant was known for its cool design and unique food. Chicote managed both restaurants at the same time. He also wrote about food for a Sunday magazine and had a cooking section on a radio show.
TV Star
Since 2012, Alberto Chicote has been a very popular TV presenter. He hosts Pesadilla en la cocina on the TV channel laSexta. In this show, he helps struggling restaurants improve.
He also judges and hosts the Spanish version of Top Chef on Antena 3. This show is a cooking competition for professional chefs. In 2014, Chicote opened his own restaurant in Madrid called Yakitoro.
TV Shows
- Pesadilla en la cocina (2012–present) on laSexta
- Top Chef (2013–present) on Antena 3
- El precio de los alimentos (2015) on laSexta
Awards and Recognition
Alberto Chicote has won many awards for his cooking and TV work. Some of his awards include:
- Chef of the Year at the Madrid Fusion Congress
- Chef of the Year 2006 by the AMER
- AURA Award for being one of the most innovative chefs
- Chef of the restaurant in 2011 by World newspaper
- Madrid Fusion Award for being one of the best artists of the decade
- Best TV presenter by TV Rioja
- 2013 Nécora Award
- 2013 Qemos Award
- 2013 Festival Award for his program "Pesadilla en la cocina"
Images for kids
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Chicote in 2014
See Also
In Spanish: Alberto Chicote para niños
