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Gastón Acurio
Chef

Gastón Acurio

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Helping make Peruvian cooking an international culinary movement.

Astrid y Gastón · La Mar

Born
30 October 1967
Birthplace
Lima, Peru

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Gastón Acurio

Gastón Acurio is a Peruvian chef, restaurateur and writer associated with a generation of restaurants celebrating Peru’s ingredients and traditions.

Early life

Lima upbringing

Grew up in a political family.

Career change

Left law studies to pursue cooking and trained in Europe.

Career

  1. 1994

    Astrid y Gastón

    Opened a Lima restaurant with Astrid Gutsche.

  2. 2000s

    Peruvian focus

    Developed restaurants and media work highlighting local cuisines.

  3. 2010s onward

    International influence

    Expanded his role as a mentor and advocate for Peruvian food.

Restaurants & books

Astrid y Gastón

The restaurant evolved into a major Peruvian dining destination.

La Mar

Brought a focus on ceviche to international diners.

Peru: The Cookbook

Presented a broad collection of Peruvian recipes.

Beyond the kitchen

Training

Supported culinary education and opportunities for young cooks.

Collaboration

Promoted other Peruvian chefs as part of a wider culinary community.

Sources & photo creditLife, career and references ↗

Photo: Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores. CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.