Paulo Amado

Born in Olhão, in the south of Portugal, Paulo Amado attended law school, edited two books, worked as a journalist, and is the editor of a Portuguese magazine focused on people in gastronomy. He is also a member of the band The Suma. He founded Edições do Gosto and Manja Marvila, a multicultural space aimed at driving social change through gastronomy. He leads a mental health project in the restaurant industry and presides over various culinary events like the Portuguese Chef of the Year, Chef’s Congress, and Young Talents of Gastronomy. With a career spanning nearly 30 years, he is a key figure and humanist in the field of gastronomy. He has been involved with Soil to Soul Alandroal since its first edition.