Live Talks Presents An Afternoon with José Andrés

On Sunday, May 4, Live Talks is excited to host An Afternoon with José Andrés, as he discusses his newest book: Change the Recipe: Because You Can’t Build a Better World Without Breaking Some Eggs. With both in-person and virtual tickets that are open to the public, José will share stories —from kitchens to conflict zones—that are funny, touching, and insightful, all animated by the belief that food can bring us closer together and the conviction that each of us can change the world for the better.

About Change the Recipe: Because You Can’t Build a Better World Without Breaking Some Eggs:
To be released on April 22, Change the Recipe is a collection of José Andrés’ most affecting and powerful life lessons: hard-won wisdom from a man who has dedicated his life to changing the world through the power of food. As a Michelin-starred chef with more than forty restaurants, an entrepreneur, an author, a television host, and a tireless humanitarian leader across the globe through his nonprofit, World Central Kitchen, José Andrés’ lifetime of experience—from kitchens to conflict zones—has given him a wealth of stories and teachable moments that are funny, touching, and insightful, all animated by the belief that food can bring us closer together and the conviction that each of us can change the world for the better.

A roadmap to finding your purpose in life, this book is perfect for those who are starting their careers, seeking new direction, changing the world around them, or changing themselves. Frank about failure, excited by discovery, humble about feeding the hungry, and joyful for the possibilities ahead, this book will lift your spirits and inspire you to dream big, no matter where you start—or where you think you’re headed.

About José Andrés:
José Andrés is a chef, an entrepreneur, an author, an Emmy award-winning television host, and a tireless humanitarian leader across the globe. A Michelin-starred chef with more than forty restaurants, José is also the founder of World Central Kitchen, a nonprofit dedicated to feeding the hungry in the wake of natural and man-made disasters. He is the New York Times bestselling author of Zaytinya, The World Central Kitchen Cookbook, We Fed an Island, and Vegetables Unleashed. He was honored as Outstanding Chef and Humanitarian of the Year by the James Beard Foundation, was twice named one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People, and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2025.

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