Argentinian culinary legend Francis Mallmann on his passion for cooking with fire

Mallmann says it takes at least 10 years to master cooking with fire because it requires people to observe the silent language of fire. Photos: Pair'd

There are few culinary figures as revered as Argentinian celebrity chef, restaurateur and author Francis Mallmann. At the recent Pair’d Margaret River Region x Range Rover food and wine festival in Margaret River, Australia, held in November 2025, Mallmann was one of the key highlights.

Tickets for the Burnt Ends & Friends event that he headlined alongside Dave Pynt of Singapore’s Michelin-starred Burnt Ends were sold out within hours of going on sale.