Gastón Acurio facts for kids
 |
|
| Born | October 30, 1967 Lima, Peru |
|---|---|
| Cooking style | Peruvian |
| Education | Le Cordon Bleu, Paris |
|
Current restaurant(s)
Astrid & Gastón, Café del Museo, T'anta, La Mar, Pasquale Hnos.
|
|
|
Television show(s)
Aventura Culinaria
|
|
Gastón Acurio Jaramillo was born on October 30, 1967. He is a very famous chef from Peru. He is known for making Peruvian food popular all over the world.
Gastón owns many restaurants in different countries. He has also written several cookbooks. In Peru, he has his own TV show about cooking. He also writes for cooking magazines.
Gastón's Culinary Journey
Gastón once started a fast-food restaurant called Pasquale Hnos. This restaurant sold Peruvian sandwiches. However, it wasn't exactly what he wanted to create. So, he decided to move on from that project.
In 2018, Gastón received a very special honor. He was given the Lifetime Achievement Award. This award recognized all his amazing work and contributions over many years.
Making Peruvian Food Famous
Gastón Acurio has had a huge impact on food in Peru and Latin America. For a long time, European cooking was seen as the best. But Gastón helped change that. He brought new life to Peruvian food.
He also inspired many other great Peruvian chefs. Chefs like Virgilio Martínez and Micha Tsumura look up to him. They see Gastón as a leader who helped build their cooking community.
A Global Inspiration
In 2019, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) chose Gastón for a special teaching role. He taught about how culture and development are linked. This event took place in Washington, DC.
A representative from the IDB, Trinidad Zaldívar, explained why Gastón was chosen. She said it was to honor his work. He helps Latin America and the Caribbean grow through food. They also wanted him to inspire many other young business owners. These young people are working to use creativity to help their countries.
