1980s, attended law school; studied Culinary Arts, Le Cordon Bleu, Paris. Chef, writer, businessman and promoter of Peruvian culinary arts. 1994, co-founded with wife Astrid the restaurant Astrid&Gastón, which was included as number 35 in the World's 50 Best Restaurants list (2012). Led the Mistura festival organization for three years as President, APEGA, the Peruvian gastronomy society. Still involved in the organization as Member of the Board. Main supporter of the Pachacutec School of Cuisine, which provides underprivileged young people with an institute with leading instructors. Has published 20 books, including 500 Años de Fusión (500 Years of Fusion). Host of weekly cable TV show “Aventura Culinaria” (Culinary Adventure) and reality show "Master Chef". Recipient, awards and honours, including: Global Gastronomy Award, Stockholm (2013); awards for book, Años de Fusión (500 Years of Fusion); Prince Claus of Holland international award for Collective Memories and Journalism (2009); Entrepreneur of the Year, America Economía magazine (2005).