The Cook of Castamar El ingrediente esencial (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV Episode | 68 min | Drama, Romance

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The Cook of Castamar

El ingrediente esencial (Season 1, Episode 1)

TV Episode | 68 min | Drama, Romance

In 1720, Diego, the duke of Castamar, is convinced by King Felipe to try and move on from his former lover, Alba, who died 20 months earlier. This coincides with the arrival of a new assistant cook, Clara Belmonte, to Castamar.

Head writer

Tatiana Rodríguez (developed by) (written by)

Director

Iñaki Peñafiel

Writers

Fernando J. Múñez (based on the novel by) | Tatiana Rodríguez (developed by) (written by)

Producer

Composer

Cinematographer

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Edit Released

Updated Feb 22, 2021

Release date

Jul 9, 2021 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

1 win & 6 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
32 cast members

Name	Known for
Michelle Jenner Clara Belmonte Clara Belmonte See fewer	Berlin (2023)
Roberto Enríquez Diego de Castamar Diego de Castamar See fewer	The Impatient Alchemist (2002)
Hugo Silva Enrique de Arcona Enrique de Arcona See fewer	The Body (2012)
Maxi Iglesias Francisco Marlango Francisco Marlango See fewer	Dueños del Paraíso (2015)
María Hervás Amelia Castro Amelia Castro See fewer	La Guarida (2018)
Agnès Llobet Beatriz Ulloa Beatriz Ulloa See fewer	Money Heist (2017)
Paula Usero Elisa Costa Elisa Costa See fewer	Mi zona (2023)
Jean Cruz Gabriel de Castamar Gabriel de Castamar See fewer	The Cook of Castamar (2021)
Òscar Rabadán Melquíades Elquiza (as Óscar Rabadán) Melquíades Elquiza (as Óscar Rabadán) See fewer	Three Steps Above Heaven (2010)
Fiorella Faltoyano Doña Mercedes Doña Mercedes See fewer	Canción de cuna (1994)
Nancho Novo Hernaldo de la Marca Hernaldo de la Marca See fewer	La Celestina (1996)
Silvia Abascal Isabel de Farnesio Isabel de Farnesio See fewer	No digas nada (2014)
Mónica López Úrsula Berenguer Úrsula Berenguer See fewer	Rapa (2022)
Michel Tejerina Roberto Roberto See fewer	La promesa (2023)
Marina Gatell Sol Montijos Sol Montijos See fewer	Two (2021)
Anna Cortés Rosalía Rosalía See fewer	The Ministry of Time (2015)
Roser Pujol Carmen Carmen See fewer	The Cook of Castamar (2021)
Jaime Zatarain Alfredo Alfredo See fewer	Sky High (2020)
Carlos Serrano-Clark Ignacio Montes (as Carlos Serrano Clark) Ignacio Montes (as Carlos Serrano Clark) See fewer	Welcome to Eden (2022)
Xenia Tostado Alba Alba See fewer	Promedio Rojo 1 (2003)
Juan Meseguer Esteban Esteban See fewer	La señora (2008)
Joan Carreras Rey Felipe V Rey Felipe V See fewer	The Ministry of Time (2015)
Pepe Ocio Fray Juan Fray Juan See fewer	Undercover (2024)
Puchi Lagarde Condesa de Arcos Condesa de Arcos See fewer	The Day of the Jackal (2024)
Raquel Pérez Sra. Escrivá Sra. Escrivá See fewer	Cold Winter Sun (2004)
Óscar Oliver Santiago Santiago See fewer	The Platform (2019)
Eva Rufo Ángela Foch Ángela Foch See fewer	[Still] love you (2017)
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Ramón Merlo Sebas Sebas See fewer	Cuéntame (2001)
Jona García Despensero Despensero See fewer	Insurrección (2024)
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Raquel Quintana Jacinta Jacinta See fewer	Alamedadosoulna la película (2009)