Meet Hugo Heinz

A smiling man in a beige shirt and apron serving macarons at a dinner table decorated with flowers and candles in a warmly lit restaurant.

An Argentinian-born, New York–based chef known for creating unforgettable dining experiences through the power of fire

A man arranging food on a long table outdoors, with flowers and vegetables like eggplants, carrots, and bread. He is wearing a beige shirt and a bandana, with a lush green background.
A man smiling and holding a squeeze bottle, standing behind a counter with multiple small plates of food, in a busy restaurant kitchen.

Rooted in the traditions of his Córdoba upbringing and refined through years of travel and cooking, Hugo has built a style that is rustic yet elegant, bold yet deeply soulful.

Over his career, Hugo has cooked across the U.S. and abroad, from intimate rooftop dinners to celebrations in open fields. He trained in fine dining kitchens, collaborated with Agustin Mallmann, starred in Chefs and the City (Season 2), and co-founded the creative project Milasburg. His work has also brought him into partnership with lifestyle brands and creative communities, blending food with art, travel, and culture.

For Hugo, food is about connection. It’s more than what’s on the plate; it’s the people gathered, the stories shared, and the memories made. Guided by the seasons, rooted in his culture, and care for every ingredient, he creates meals that stay with you long after the night ends.

Explore Hugo’s Fire

Explore Hugo’s Fire

A man cooking over an outdoor grill with hanging meats and vegetables, with a modern industrial background.
Person dusting powdered sugar over cookies on a round serving platter.
Assorted mushrooms being grilled around a charcoal fire
A chef wearing a dark t-shirt and blue apron garnishing a plate of beef stew with shredded cheese, mashed potatoes, and gravy.
A man with curly hair and a beard is cooking or preparing food in a kitchen, holding a pot with a spoon, with several plates of food or desserts on the counter in front of him.
A man wearing a light-colored shirt and a bandana on his head, standing by a grill with a garden-like setting, with vegetables like peppers, cauliflower, and eggplant on a shelf above him, and warm lighting from bulbs.
A man grilling meat and vegetables outdoors under a metal dome structure on a grassy field with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
A group of people gathered around a dinner table in a dimly lit restaurant, with two servers, a man and a woman, smiling and interacting with each other. The table is decorated with flowers, candles, and plates of food.
A man and a woman smiling together in a dimly lit restaurant or bar, with a neon sign visible in the background.
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Two men cooking together in a kitchen, one squeezing yellow sauce onto chips on a cutting board, while the other stands nearby watching.
A man wearing a tan apron stands next to a grill with food skewers hanging above it against a bright blue wall, with a woman in the background near a table.
A young man with dark hair, a bandana, and a beard, working in a kitchen, preparing food with plates and bowls on the counter.
Two chefs preparing plates with slices of bread topped with mushrooms and cheese in a dimly lit kitchen.
A man wearing a red bandana and beige clothes is cooking grilled cheese sandwiches on an outdoor grill, flipping them with a spatula, in a grassy yard with a white house and trees in the background.
A smiling man wearing a bandana and apron holding a plate of food in a restaurant kitchen.
Man decorating a large wedding cake with strawberries and whipped cream, with two women nearby and a camera recording the scene.
Chef wearing black gloves meticulously garnishing plates of gourmet food in a professional kitchen.