In full: José Ramón Andrés Puerta (Show more) José Andrés (born July 13, 1969, Mieres, Spain) is a highly decorated Spanish chef, restaurateur, author, and humanitarian. He initially gained fame for popularizing the tapas style of dining; but Andrés’s later charity work through World Central Kitchen (WCK) put him in the middle of wars, natural disasters, and headlines. Meet José Andrés Born in the Asturias region of Spain, Andrés was raised near Barcelona by his parents, Mariano Andrés and Marisa Puerta, both of whom were nurses. His parents enjoyed cooking, and their son quickly came to assist with the kitchen duties, including the making of paella. Andrés has ...(100 of 1061 words) Access the full article Help support true facts by becoming a member. Subscribe today!