Andrei Arsenyev

Andrei Arsenyev is a professional with extensive experience working on Russia’s leading culinary projects. Andrei was born and raised in St. Petersburg. Immediately after completing 9th grade, he enrolled in culinary school and began his career. Early in his career, Andrei completed internships at the city’s five-star hotels, where he gained fundamental knowledge and mastered high standards of work.

Over the course of his career, Andrei has worked at such renowned establishments as the W Hotel, miX in St. Petersburg by Alain Ducasse, and Buddha-Bar, where he worked under the guidance of renowned British chef Aaron Stott. Having climbed every rung of the career ladder—from line cook to executive chef—Andrei has developed his own vision of modern gastronomy, based on respect for ingredients, discipline, and attention to detail.

Among his professional achievements are his involvement in developing the menu for UEFA EURO 2020 events in St. Petersburg and the launch of Anton Pinsky’s Red Box project in 2022.

Today, Andrei continues his professional career in Kazakhstan, leading the kitchen at Negroni and combining his international experience with a signature approach to creating dishes.