Enrique Olvera (born 1976) is a Mexican
chef
A chef is a professional Cook (profession), cook and tradesperson who is proficient in all aspects of outline of food preparation, food preparation, often focusing on a particular cuisine. The word "chef" is derived from the term (), the di ...
. He is the owner and head chef of
Pujol, a
Mexican haute cuisine
''Haute cuisine'' (; ) or ''grande cuisine'' is a style of cooking characterised by meticulous preparation, elaborate presentation, and the use of high quality ingredients. Typically prepared by highly skilled gourmet chefs, haute cuisine dish ...
restaurant in
Mexico City
Mexico City is the capital city, capital and List of cities in Mexico, largest city of Mexico, as well as the List of North American cities by population, most populous city in North America. It is one of the most important cultural and finan ...
, which is currently ranked 9th in the world according to the 2021 annual
The World's 50 Best Restaurants listing. He also created the onboard menu in the business class of airline
Aeroméxico.
Film
Olvera appeared on Netflix ''
Chef's Table'' in Season 2, Episode 4.
Olvera was a judge on the first episode of the 2018 Netflix series ''
The Final Table''.
Olvera and his restaurant Pujol was featured in the first season of Netflix series ''
Somebody Feed Phil'', in the episode "Mexico City"
Olvera also appeared in Season 12 of MasterChef UK
Olvera appears in the third episode of the 2020 Amazon-produced series ''
Pan y Circo'', where he prepares a meal for guests discussing the legalization of cannabis in Mexico.
Olvera appears on the show Ugly Delicious season 1, in the episode: "Tacos"
References
External links
"'Chef's Table' Recap: Enrique Olvera Creates His Own Style of Mexican Restaurant" ''
Eater''.
1976 births
Living people
Mexican male chefs
Head chefs of Michelin-starred restaurants
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