In this International Women's Day, riding a Great Products we want to pay homage in a very gastronomic way to some of the Spanish chefs with Michelin star. Those who, being part of the minority among many cooks, have achieved recognition. Its restaurants and cuisine have risen to the highest exponent both in Spain like in other countries.
In this list are ten women awarded by the Michelin guide until 2018, although in total there are 17.
Discover the Spanish chefs with a Michelin star
From the Get the Funds! peninsular to the Spanish islands, we introduce you to the Spanish chefs with a Michelin star. Some are better known than others, but they all have one thing in common fight or with a talent innate to gain a foothold. The one that in the kitchen world is quite populated by men. However, as in other professional fields, there are increasingly greater female presence with exquisite or high-level elaborations.
Carme ruscalleda
It is impossible not to start this list with what, perhaps, is the most awarded Spanish chef of all time. To who Spain and also in the whole world, since she is one of the cooks with the most Michelin stars. Total, Ruscalleda has seven, distributed among its three restaurants Barcelona, Sant Pol de Mar and Tokyo. Without a doubt, it is a reference for many women who want to carve out a future in the culinary or gastronomic field.
Maria Jose Meda
Owner next to Chef Sebastian Rosello, this cook has achieved her recognition thanks to her personal and creative elaborations. Their recipes using modern techniques always respect the raw material to achieve original dishes. Those that can be tasted in the Hospedería Restaurant The Batán (Teruel).
Mars mars
Of Dominican origin, this chef is based in Spain, where it operates in the restaurant's kitchens The Allard Club (Madrid). She is also a writer and one of her books already reflects in the title how she became a cook. The fascinating story of a woman who started out washing dishes and reached for the stars says it all. Has two Michelin, thus being the only chef which maintains this double award in the Spanish capital.
Elena Arzak
A great heir to the gastronomic talent of Juan Mari Arzak is his own daughter, who was awarded in 2012 with the Veuve Clicquot for the Best Chef in the World. Three years later, he also received another award (Augie Award). The latter includes her among the seven most important women in world gastronomy. Their dishes can be tasted in the Restaurant Arzak (Guipuzkoa).
castro maca
With his nickname of 'the mallorquina', this already experienced cook and owner of the Garden restaurant (Mallorca) shines for its haute Mediterranean cuisine. Go to the island's products and then present them in a splendid way, both in taste and image. Has a Michelin star, won in 2012.
Fine Puigdevall
In your restaurant Cabbages (Olot, Barcelona), this Catalan continued her family's work in the farmhouse where she was born and since 1990 she has served her best dishes. It stands out for its regional recipes, with products from the land or region The Garrotxa. The local treasures two Michelin stars.
Marisa Berberan
His culinary skills are played in the restaurant La Prensa (Zaragoza), applying a lot of imagination in their dishes and an exquisite palate. This way he makes each elaboration a delight of flavors. With the best products, their combinations captivate the diner from the experience and wisdom.
Susi Diaz
In the heart of Elche, as one of the most prestigious restaurants in the entire Costa Blanca peninsular, this chef sculpts culinary excellence. Your restaurant La Finca has been his seal for more than 30 years. Something that has also earned the place to be nicknamed the 'Gastronomic Olympus of the Spanish Levante'.
Helena Lucas
Finally, we move to the Castilian interior to discover another of the most popular among this collective of female culinary talents. The restaurant The Lobby (Soria) It represents the best national cuisine through creations that are served with local products. Above all, those from the Pinares mountains and, in particular, the well-known soriana truffle from which even fairs are held in the Castilian-Leon region.
In short, all of these are the Spanish chefs with Michelin star that on this day of tribute also deserve your enormous admiration and recognition for a pampered work. Always from the stove.
