Brazilian chef Saulo Jennings, known for championing the rich and diverse flavours of the Amazon rainforest, has made headlines for his strong culinary principles. The 47-year-old chef recently declined to cater a vegan dinner at an environmental awards event hosted by Britain’s Prince William , saying his cooking celebrates the full balance of the rainforest’s ecosystem — including both plant and animal ingredients such as the giant pirarucu fish.

Jennings is now preparing to impress world leaders at the COP30 summit in the Amazon this week, with an immersive dinner highlighting the natural bounty of the world’s largest rainforest.

Born and raised on the banks of the Tapajós River in northern Brazil, Jennings opened his first restaurant 16 years ago and now runs six across the region.

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