Karlos Arguiñano facts for kids
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| Born | Karlos Arguiñano Urkiola September 6, 1948 Beasain (Gipuzkoa), Spain |
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| Cooking style | New Basque cuisine |
| Education | Escuela de Hostelería del Hotel Euromar |
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Television show(s)
El menú de cada día
El sábado cocino yo Karlos Arguiñano en tu cocina |
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| Official website | |
| http://www.karlosnet.com | |
Karlos Arguiñano Urkiola is a very famous Spanish chef. He was born on September 6, 1948. Karlos is also a popular TV presenter and producer. He even has a business related to Basque pelota, which is a traditional sport.
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Karlos's Early Life and Cooking Journey
Karlos loved cooking from a young age. He was the oldest of four children. He helped a lot at home because his mother had a disability.
Before becoming a chef, he worked for a company called CAF. They made rail cars in Beasain. When he was 17, Karlos decided to study cooking. He joined the Escuela de Hostelería del Hotel Euromar.
He studied there for three years. A great chef named Luis Irizar taught him many cooking basics. Karlos met other future famous chefs there. These included Pedro Subijana and Ramón Roteta.
Karlos's Restaurant
Since 1978, Karlos Arguiñano has owned a hotel and restaurant. It is located on the beach in Zarautz, Spain.
Becoming a TV Star
Karlos Arguiñano was one of the first TV chefs in Spain. His cooking show is called La cocina de Karlos Arguiñano. It first aired on Euskal Telebista. Later, it moved to Televisión Española and then to ATC in Argentina.
He returned to Spain with Telecinco. Since September 2010, his show has been on Antena 3. On his show, Karlos cooks delicious recipes. He also shares helpful tips, tells jokes, and even sings!
His famous catchphrase is Rico, rico y con fundamento. This means "Tasty, tasty and with nutritional value." His special cooking touch is using lots of parsley. Karlos's sister, Eva Arguiñano, also appears on the show. She usually helps with the dessert section.
Karlos's own company, Asegarce, produces his TV show. This company also manages a big part of the professional Basque pelota sport.
Films Featuring Karlos
Karlos Arguiñano has also appeared in some movies.
- El rey de la Granja (2002), directed by Carlos Zabala and Gregorio Muro
- Año Mariano (2000), directed by Karra Elejalde and Fernando Guillén Cuervo
- Airbag (1997), directed by Juanma Bajo Ulloa
Interesting Facts
In 2005, a chef named Manu Piñero took part in a special cooking event. He was the executive chef at Karlos Arguiñano's Aiala Gastronomic School. Manu represented Karlos at the "Cocina Fusión Vasco-Canaria" event. This event was held in La Orotava and managed by chef Alberto Fortes.
See also
In Spanish: Karlos Arguiñano para niños
