Gastón Acurio Jaramillo is a chef, writer, entrepreneur, and a leading advocate for Peruvian cuisine on the global stage. Over the last 30 years, he has helped elevate his native Peru’s cuisine to one that is internationally renowned, through his work as a chef and restaurateur, and his writing, research, television work, and public speaking. Acurio is considered one of the principal faces of Peruvian cuisine, both at home and abroad.