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Finding Gastón

There are many great chefs around the world. Only one is considered to be a National hero. Meet chef Gaston Acurio and follow him in a journey to find out the stories, the inspirations and the dreams behind the man that has taken his cuisine outside the kitchen in a mission to change his country with food. Let this journey take you into the world of Peruvian cuisine to discover the power of food in Peru. Because the people that are passionate enough to believe they can make a difference are actually the ones who do.

Top Cast

  • Gastón Acurio

    Gastón Acurio

    Self

  • Andoni Luis Aduriz

    Andoni Luis Aduriz

    Self

  • Alex Atala

    Alex Atala

    Self

  • Massimo Bottura

    Massimo Bottura

    Self

  • Elba Amparo Velarde Caceres

    Elba Amparo Velarde Caceres

    Self

  • René Redzepi

    René Redzepi

    Self

  • Joan Roca i Fontané

    Joan Roca i Fontané

    Self

Overview

There are many great chefs around the world. Only one is considered to be a National hero. Meet chef Gaston Acurio and follow him in a journey to find out the stories, the inspirations and the dreams behind the man that has taken his cuisine outside the kitchen in a mission to change his country with food. Let this journey take you into the world of Peruvian cuisine to discover the power of food in Peru. Because the people that are passionate enough to believe they can make a difference are actually the ones who do.

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