Chef José Andrés
Chef José Andrés demonstrates how restaurants connect communities, drive economies, and lead humanitarian
efforts globally through World Central Kitchen.
Restaurants are more than places to eat — they are the fabric that connects and strengthens communities. They serve as gathering places, economic drivers, and cultural touchstones. Behind every dish and drink is a network of skilled professionals — chefs, bartenders, servers, dishwashers, suppliers — who embody resilience, generosity, and ingenuity.
Chef José Andrés exemplifies these values. As the founder of World Central Kitchen (WCK), he has led disaster relief efforts in crisis zones worldwide, from Houston to Puerto Rico, Ukraine to Gaza. In 2024 alone, WCK provided over 109 million meals in 20 countries. His humanitarian leadership was recognized this year with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Welcoming Chef Andrés to speak at the 80th RC Show this April is momentous for our industry. His work doesn’t reinvent hospitality—it amplifies it. He has taken its core mission and applied it globally, proving this industry’s power to change lives.
WCK’s work extends beyond crisis relief — it rebuilds communities, strengthens economies, and fortifies food systems for long-term resilience. This mirrors what restaurants do daily: uplifting people and transforming communities. Chef Andrés has shown the world what this industry can achieve at scale, proving that hospitality isn’t just about service — it’s about leadership.
Chef José Andrés speaks Monday, April 7, at RC Show, Canada’s Leading Hospitality and Foodservice Trade Event, at the Enercare Centre in Toronto.
Register for RC Show 2025 and get your tickets for Chef José Andrés’ keynote and join this vital conversation at RCShow.com.
