Jordi Roca facts for kids
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Roca in September 2014
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| Born | Jordi Roca i Fontané 28 November 1978 Girona, Catalonia, Spain |
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| Cooking style | Molecular gastronomy |
| Education | Apprenticeship |
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Jordi Roca i Fontané was born on November 28, 1978, in Girona, Catalonia, Spain. He is a very famous pastry chef. He works at the well-known restaurant El Celler de Can Roca.
In 2014, Jordi won a special award. He was named the "World's Best Pastry Chef" by Restaurant magazine. You might have seen him on TV too! In 2018, an episode of Chef's Table: Pastry about Jordi came out on Netflix. He also taught an online class called "Plating Senses" on PastryClass in 2023.
Jordi has a condition called dysphonia. This is a neurological disease that makes his voice sound permanently hoarse.
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Jordi Roca's Amazing Restaurant
Jordi Roca is a key part of the team at El Celler de Can Roca. This restaurant is run by Jordi and his two brothers. It has won many important awards.
Michelin Stars for El Celler de Can Roca
The restaurant has earned special awards called Michelin Stars. These stars show how good a restaurant is.
- In 2002, El Celler de Can Roca received its second Michelin Star.
- In 2009, it earned its third Michelin Star. This is the highest number a restaurant can get!
Being the World's Best Restaurant
Restaurant magazine also ranks the best restaurants in the world. El Celler de Can Roca has often been at the top of this list.
- In 2009, it was ranked the 5th best restaurant.
- In 2011 and 2012, it was the second best restaurant in the world.
- In 2013, El Celler de Can Roca was named the best restaurant in the world!
- In 2014, it was again the second best.
- In 2015, it was once more named the best restaurant in the world!
See also
In Spanish: Jordi Roca Fontané para niños
