Martín Berasategui

About

Basque chef known for his self-named, Michelin star-rated restaurant in Lasarte-Oria, Spain.

Before Fame

He began his culinary career by training as a pastry chef in France. Later, he took over his family's restaurant.

Trivia

He had earned more Michelin stars than any other Spanish chef by 2011.

Family Life

He came from a long line of restaurateurs and, at age fourteen, began to work at his parents' restaurant, Bodegon Alejandro.

Associated With

He and chef Heston Blumenthal both attained three Michelin stars at their respective restaurants.