Aarón Sánchez is an award-winning chef, TV personality, author and philanthropist. He is a co-star of MasterChef and MasterChef Junior on FOX and the host/executive producer of El Toque de Aarón on Discovery Familia and Hogar de HGTV. A James Beard award winner, Aarón has also been recognized by the Hispanic Federation and National Hispanic Media Coalition as a leader for the Hispanic community. 

Dedicated to preserving Latino culture through food and encouraging diversity in the kitchen, he launched the Aarón Sánchez Impact Fund – a non-profit whose mission is to uplift Latino youth through education and mentorship. Aarón is also the co-founder and creative director of Cocina, a media company and full-service production house founded with a simple premise: create and share stories that represent the best of Latino culture.

Aarón’s television career spans over two decades starring on hit shows such as Food Network’s Chopped and the Emmy-nominated series Taco Trip. Additionally, he has produced and hosted several Spanish language shows including El Sabor de Aarón. 

In addition to being the chef/owner of several restaurants throughout the U.S. (Johnny Sánchez, Showbird and Adobo Cantina), Aarón is a partner in the world-renowned tattoo shop and museum, Daredevil Tattoo in NYC.  He lives in New Orleans, LA with his two dogs, Moose and Balto.