I am Juan
Monteagudo
Juan Monteagudo (Albacete, 1991) is the chef of Ababol. After opening his restaurant in Albacete in January 2022, he earned his first Michelin star in November, just ten months after opening.
That same year, he was nominated as a candidate for the Revelation Chef award at Madrid Fusión. In January 2023, at this same congress, he won the competition for the Best Ham Croquette in Spain.
Juan Monteagudo
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My process
My beginnings
Juan Monteagudo spent his childhood among the estates of La Manchuela and fell in love with cooking thanks to his maternal grandmother, who taught him the richness of Manchegan cuisine and a love for the garden. In 2011, he began studying cooking at the Artxanda Hospitality School in Bilbao, where he also specialized in creative and international cuisine. During his training, he interned at major Basque culinary temples, such as Mina (one Michelin star), Azurmendi (three Michelin stars), Zarate Jatetxea (one Michelin star), and Aizian.
The journey
After completing his training, he moved to Madrid and worked at renowned establishments such as Álbora, Adunia, Santerra, and Lobito de Mar. In January 2022, he took a big step and opened his own restaurant. Ababol, a local word for poppies, has already become an essential destination for the emerging Manchegan cuisine.
Ababol
After opening his restaurant in Albacete in January 2022, he earned his first Michelin star in November, just ten months after the opening. That same year, he was nominated as a candidate for the Revelation Chef award at Madrid Fusión. In January 2023, at this same congress, he won the competition for the Best Ham Croquette in Spain.
New challenges
After opening his restaurant in Albacete in January 2022, he earned his first Michelin star in November, just ten months after the opening. That same year, he was nominated as a candidate for the Revelation Chef award at Madrid Fusión. In January 2023, at this same congress, he won the competition for the Best Ham Croquette in Spain.
Come and meet us
Te esperamos en calle Calderón de la Barca, 14
Albacete · Castilla La Mancha
