Pedro Subijana facts for kids
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| Born | 5 November 1948 San Sebastián, Spain |
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Pedro Subijana Reza is a famous Spanish chef. He was born on November 5, 1948. He runs a very special restaurant called Akelarre in San Sebastián, Spain. In 2006, his restaurant earned its third Michelin star, which is a huge honor in the cooking world!
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Early Life and Learning
Pedro Subijana started his cooking journey by studying at a hospitality school in Madrid. After that, he went to the Luis Irizar Cooking School in Zarautz. He loved it so much that he later became a teacher there! Before joining Akelarre, he worked as a cook in different places like Tolosa, Hernani, Madrid, and Estella.
A Chef's Amazing Career
In 1975, Pedro Subijana became the main chef at Akelarre. Soon, his restaurant became famous and was listed in important food guides. It also joined special groups like Relais & Chateaux and Les Grandes Tables du Monde, which are for top restaurants around the world.
Pedro believes it's important for everyone to learn about healthy eating in school. He has taught and given talks about cooking in many places across Europe and America.
He also helped start some big cooking movements in Spain. Between 1976 and 1978, he was part of the "New Basque Cuisine." In 1986, he helped create Euro-Toques with other famous European chefs like Juan Mari Arzak. Euro-Toques is an organization that helps chefs share ideas and keep cooking traditions alive. Pedro was even the international president of this group for a while!
Pedro Subijana also helped create the Basque Culinary Center in San Sebastián. This is a special university for people who want to become chefs. He also teaches at the University of Navarre.
Since 1992, he has had his own TV show called La cocina de Pedro Subijana (Pedro Subijana's Kitchen). He has made over 1,400 episodes, sharing his cooking secrets with everyone!
Awards and Special Mentions
Pedro Subijana has received many awards for his amazing cooking. Here are some of them:
- 1978: He earned his first Michelin Star.
- 1979: Won the National Gastronomy Award for Best Chef.
- 1982: Won the Club Gourmets Award for Best Chef in Spain.
- 1982: His restaurant received its second Michelin Star.
- 1999: Named Best Chef in "Lo Mejor de la Gastronomía."
- 2006: His restaurant earned its third Michelin Star! This is one of the highest honors a restaurant can get.
- 2015: Received the Gold Drum of San Sebastián, a special award from his hometown.
- 2016: Awarded the Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts by the Spanish government.
Books by Pedro Subijana
Pedro Subijana has also written many cookbooks, sharing his recipes and cooking tips. Some of his books include:
- Menú del día I (1992)
- Mis recetas de la tele (1995)
- La cocina de Akelarre, el sueño de Pedro Subijana (2001)
- Akelarre (2011)
See also
In Spanish: Pedro Subijana para niños
