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Enrique Olvera

b. 1976

Mexican chef

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About Enrique Olvera

Born 1976. Enrique Olvera is a Mexican chef and restaurateur.

Enrique Olvera (born 1976) is a Mexican chef. He is the owner and head chef of the two Michelin-starred restaurant Pujol, a Mexican haute cuisine eatery in Mexico City, which was 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.

Career He graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in 1997 with an associate's degree and 1999 with a Culinary Institute of America bachelor degree in 1999. He has won several awards.

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"

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Important facts

Born
1976, Mexico City
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Education
Culinary Institute of America

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Enrique Olvera?

Mexican chef

When was Enrique Olvera born?

Enrique Olvera was born in 1976 in Mexico City.

What is Enrique Olvera's occupation?

Enrique Olvera is a chef and restaurateur.

What nationality is Enrique Olvera?

Enrique Olvera is Mexican.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Enrique Olvera

· Wikidata: Q16562283

· DBpedia: Enrique Olvera

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