Born in 1976, he began his culinary training in Girona, Spain, where he learned traditional and avant-garde techniques of European cuisine. After working in some of Mexico's top restaurants, including Four Seasons and W, he became a leading figure in contemporary Mexican cuisine and founded the non-profit organization Chefs al Rescate. He has also collaborated with Mexican chefs such as Mónica Patiño and Patricia Quintana. Among his numerous accolades are first place in Nestlé's National Creative Chef Contest in 2006 and the La Llave del Progreso award in 2008. In 2010, he joined elgourmet.com, where his fame and recognition continue to grow through various programs such as Gourmet Responde, México en 44 Platos, and S.O.S Soluciones Prácticas. A new season of his program is expected in 2023.

Originally from Puerto Vallarta, he has had a culinary career of 30 years, working in several important restaurants in the United States and Mexico. He has also participated in several important events, such as the International Gourmet Festival and the James Beard Foundation. Currently, he works on the Xalli Club project and the Amixtli restaurant in Puerto Vallarta. In addition, he has experience in home dinners and banquets, food and beverage courses, wine culture, and craft beer production and pairing.

Pierre Bonin has 35 years of experience in the international tourism industry, leading major hotel projects and standing out in the field of food and beverage and budget control for AAA 5 Diamond hotels. He has worked with important hotel chains and has certifications of recognition such as Leading hotels of the World 2009 AAA 5 Diamond, RCI Gold Crown, and Leading Spas of the World, among others. One of his most recent projects is Xalli Beach Club in Sierra del Mar, a concept that seeks to provide unique and high-level experiences in the south area of Puerto Vallarta.