Hispanic Heritage Month has just begun and although this national holiday is a great cause for celebration, there are outside forces that are affecting our spirits these days. This is why Nestle Global Brands (Maggi, La Lechera, Abuelita and Media Crema) are teaming up to honor the richness and diversity of Latin flavors in the U.S.

Three seasoned chefs, Tati Polo, José Mendin and Claudia Sandoval, together with consumers are working to create the first U.S. Latino dish, El Plato de Todos. This dish aims to inspire Latinos across the country to celebrate their Latinidad through the one thing we can all enjoy together—delicious food.

The chefs who come from Mexico, Venezuela and Puerto Rico will incorporate Nestlé Global Brands into the unique recipe. The mix of these brands and the chefs’ nationalities in a single recipe is representative of the beautiful mix of traditions and flavors of Latino culture in the U.S.

NESTLÉ will also be giving back to underserved Latino communities by providing food to those in need. For every person who tags a friend, shares the post or recreates the final recipe of “El Plato de Todos” on Facebook or Instagram, Nestlé will donate up to 112,000 meals to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and the Food Bank For New York City, two of the cities in the U.S. that over-index in Hispanic populations that have been disproportionately affected by the global pandemic.

NESTLÉ Global Brands has teamed up with these rising Latino chefs to inspire Latinos to be proud of their roots and celebrate their achievements and contributions to their colorful, diverse culture in the U.S. The way these three chefs use flavors from their different countries of origin – Polo (Venezuelan), Sandoval (Mexico) and Mendin (Puerto Rico) – in their dishes, and put a unique spin on vibrant Latin American cuisine makes them perfect for this initiative.

“Hispanic Heritage Month is a very special time to take pride in one’s roots and celebrate culture. We couldn’t think of a better way to honor this month than by virtually inviting Latinos across the U.S. to unite and help us create El Plato de Todos and experience Hispanic culture in a way that reminds us and gets us a bit closer to home – through delicious Latino food,” said Ainoa Cuberos, Global Brands Communication Manager at NESTLÉ.

“At the same time, we acknowledge this time of celebration is also met with times of hardship by Latinos across the U.S. and want to ensure we are supporting the Hispanic community by taking at least one worry off their plate.”

NESTLÉ Global Brands are staples that have owned a place in our kitchens, and our hearts, for generations. These brands bring families and friends together by sharing a taste of home with every recipe and offering a world of flavors that inspire everyone through wholesome tasty moments.

For additional information you can view the video to El Plato de Todos here