Discovery+ today announced the premiere date for the upcoming documentary series “José Andrés and Family in Spain.” The six-part series will premiere December 27 on discovery+ and follows larger-than-life chef and celebrated humanitarian José Andrés on a gastronomic adventure across his homeland with his three American-raised daughters, Carlota, Inés, and Lucia Andrés. Their journey is a celebration of Spanish food and culture, guided by José ‘s passion for food and his personal history in Spain.
In the vibrant city of Barcelona, close to where his career began at the famed el Bulli, José shows his daughters some of the most elevated, creative cuisine in the world. In Madrid, they soak up delicious classic dishes like slow-cooked lamb, churros, and sweets originally baked for the monarchy. As they travel through Andalusia, they indulge in coveted Bluefin tuna fresh from the sea, and in Valencia, they immerse themselves in the secrets of making the perfect Paella. Along with mouth-watering food, there are adventures, from paragliding across the volcanic landscape of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands to milking goats to learn how specialty cheese is made in Asturias. At each stop along the way, they meet local experts, celebrated chefs, and old friends, who reveal insider secrets and traditions and cook exquisite dishes.
Andrés adds, “Come with my family and me on an amazing journey across Spain where we will eat our way through every region and see what makes Spanish food the best in the world! My daughters have heard endless stories about the people, places and food that shaped me as a young man but we got the chance to go visit, meet and taste everything together. There is no better way to learn about Spanish culture than with a fork and spoon in hand.”
José Andrés and Family In Spain is produced by Nutopia and José Andrés Media for discovery+.
About José Andrés
Named one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in both 2012 and 2018, and awarded Outstanding Chef and Humanitarian of the Year by the James Beard Foundation, José Andrés is an internationally recognized culinary innovator, New York Times bestselling author, educator, television personality, humanitarian and chef/owner of José Andrés Media. A pioneer of Spanish tapas in the United States, he is also known for his groundbreaking avant-garde cuisine and his award-winning group of restaurants, ranging in a variety of culinary experiences from a food truck to his multiple location, vegetable-focused, fast-casual Beefsteak to world-class tasting menus like the two Michelin-starred minibar by José Andrés and, in New York, his 35,000 square foot dining and market destination Mercado Little Spain.
In 2010, Andrés formed World Central Kitchen, a non-profit which uses the power of food to nourish communities and strengthen economies in times of crisis and beyond. Notably, his team served over 3.6 million meals to the people of Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, World Central Kitchen has partnered with thousands of local restaurants, farmers and community leaders around the country to combat food insecurity and create smart food policy. Andrés’ work has earned awards and distinctions, including the 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Association of Culinary Professionals and the 2015 National Humanities Medal from President Barack Obama.
About José Andrés Media
Launched in 2021, José Andrés Media produces unscripted and scripted television series, books, podcasts and digital content with a focus on food-related stories, characters and culture. The company also pursues global strategic brand partnerships.
About Nutopia
Nutopia is known for creating award-winning, factual series on a global scale, and a new genre of television, the “mega-doc,” which combines epic cinematography with action-driven drama or high-end documentary and A-list talent. Nutopia’s critical successes include the award-winning series “One Strange Rock” for National Geographic, “The Last Czars” for Netflix, “Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer” for PBS, “A World of Calm” for HBO Max, “Babies” for Netflix, “The World According to Jeff Goldblum” and “Welcome to the Earth” with Will Smith for Disney+. Upcoming projects include “Limitless with Chris Hemsworth” for Disney Plus, “Pole to Pole” with Will Smith for Disney+, docudrama “Blood, Sex & Royalty” for Netflix, and docudrama African Queens with Executive Producer Jada Pinkett-Smith.
