Mauro Colagreco was born on October 5, 1976, in La Plata, Argentina. He is an Argentine national who began his culinary career in Buenos Aires before moving to France to refine his skills. Colagreco trained under renowned chefs such as Bernard Loiseau, Alain Passard, Alain Ducasse, and Guy Martin. His dedication and talent quickly propelled him to the forefront of the culinary world.