THE VOICE OF THE PROFESSIONAL KITCHEN.
André Natera is the creator of Chef’s PSA, one of the top culinary podcasts in the world.
It started as a conversation. It turned into the mentorship most kitchens never offer. James Beard winners, Michelin stars, Top Chef champions and Bocuse d’Or competitors, in the same room as line cooks who are still figuring it out. For chefs, by chefs.
The blueprint for modern chefs
He wrote the books, too. Three-time bestselling author, with a library built around one goal: helping you get chef brains.
Best sellers: Culinary Leadership Fundamentals, The Line Cook Survival Manual and The Sous Chef Blueprint
The library: 7 published books and a shelf of eBooks, all written for real kitchens.
From the pass to the podium
Before any of the media, André spent nearly 30 years running kitchens in luxury hotels and high-end restaurants. The résumé came first.
Accolades: Two-time Dallas Morning News Best Chef, and a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating.
Experience: Leading top kitchens in Austin and Dallas.
Industry voice: Ongoing work with the James Beard Foundation Awards Committee.
Today the work is Chef’s PSA, live speaking and consulting. He is also still in the business of opening restaurants: a partner in La Unión Hospitality, with Rosso, an Italian-American steakhouse, coming soon to Pearl in San Antonio. Same job as always: make the next chef better than the last one.
WHAT CHEFS ARE SAYING
Chef’s PSA is the first-of-its-kind podcast breaking barriers between cooks and veteran chefs worldwide. It creates an equitable platform to discuss topics rarely addressed—yet deeply needed—in our industry.
— Gabe Erales, Top Chef Season 18 Winner
Being on Chef’s PSA let me connect with the next generation of cooks—while staying in dialogue with peers who push the industry forward. It’s honest, smart, and actually moves the needle.
— Rico Torres, Michelin-Starred Chef, Co-Owner of Mixtli
André has been a mentor to me since 2010. He helped me in getting my first Executive Chef position and was there to guide me the entire time. He is a thinking man’s chef, great leader, and mentor.
— Paul Peddle, Food and Beverage Director, Houston Marriott Marquis
I had the pleasure of working with André since 2009 when he hired me as an entry level cook. He placed tremendous effort in helping me grow and develop not only as a chef but as a person. He is a mentor among mentors and quite possibly one of the smartest people I know.
— Eric Marting, Executive Chef, 1 Hotel San Francisco
There is no doubt that Chef André is passionate about food… What I admire and value the most is his passion for leadership and mentorship. He understands how to build great people and recognize the talents of individuals to maximize their potential.
— Michael Pagnacco, Executive Chef, Fairmont Waterfront
I am a product and a testimonial of his mentorship program! I have watched him create more leaders in the past 3 years than I have seen in my entire career in hospitality. Chef André is an incubator of chefs.
— Franklin Tebid, Glorious Hospitality