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German Martitegui

b. 1966

Argentinian chef

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About German Martitegui

Born 1966. German Martitegui is an Argentine editor and television personality.

Germán Martitegui (Born; June 16, 1966) is an Argentine chef. He owns the prestigious restaurant Tegui. He was a judge on MasterChef and MasterChef Junior in Argentina, along with Christophe Krywonis and Donato De Santis.

He is currently a judge on MasterChef Celebrity Argentina along with Damián Betular and Donato de Santis.

Biography

Martitegui was born in Necochea, Buenos Aires Province, where he spent much of his time at home experimenting with cooking and learning from his grandmothers.

He studied International Relations and Foreign Trade at the University of Salvador. He was an assistant to the chef Beatriz Chomnalez and at 19 began working in the kitchen of the La Cascada Hotel in Bariloche, where he stayed for almost two years. He then lived in France and Los Angeles. In 1994, he returned to Buenos Aires and began working with Francis Mallmann as head chef.

In 2001, he opened his first restaurant, Olsen, which later had a branch in Madrid, Spain. In 2004, he created the restaurant Casa Cruz, and in 2009, Tegui.

In 2024, Martitegui opened MARTI, a vegan restaurant.

Television Year Title Role Season 2014–2025 MasterChef Argentina Judge 1 · 2 · 3 • 4 2015–2016 MasterChef Junior Judge 1 · 2 2020–present Masterchef Celebrity Argentina Judge 1 · 2 · 3 · R · 5 2020–present Proyecto Tierras Host 1 · 2 · 3 2021–2022 San clemente del tuyú TV Chef 1 · 2

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Frequently asked questions

Who is German Martitegui?

Argentinian chef

When was German Martitegui born?

German Martitegui was born on 16 June 1966 in Necochea.

What is German Martitegui's occupation?

German Martitegui is an editor and television personality.

What nationality is German Martitegui?

German Martitegui is Argentine.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: German Martitegui

· Wikidata: Q21573052

· DBpedia: Germán Martitegui

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