José Andrés Puerta

Biography

José Ramón Andrés Puerta, a Spanish-born and raised chef, has been a driving force in shaping the American culinary landscape with his small plates concept. As founder of World Central Kitchen, he has dedicated himself to providing meals in disaster-stricken areas, earning him the 2015 National Humanities Medal. He holds honorary doctorates from several prestigious institutions, including Georgetown University and Harvard University, among others.