El cocinero tenaz, Jordi Cruz

In El cocinero tenaz the reader meets a passionate chef whose ambition is matched only by his passion. Its pages unfold the experiences that have shaped Jordi most, appearing at once intimate and universal.

Who hasn't imitated their elders only to realise the result wasn't the same? Who hasn't suffered an injustice? Or caught — or missed — a train that only comes once? Jordi shares all of this with the reader with surprising honesty.

For example, he tells how he broke the rules of a recipe competition in order to prove he was the best cook. His drive to better himself isn't short on cheek, but it's presented with a candour that leaves you open-mouthed. El cocinero tenaz dazzles the reader with meteoric success, then takes them straight into the back room to experience all the work that goes on inside the kitchen, at the negotiating table and in leading a team.