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Meet The Chef, Published on 12/12/19

Chef Nicolas Botomisy

smallChef Nicolas Botomisy started his career in the south of France at Relais de la Poste where he developed his attention to detail and knowledge of taste, plate presentation, and texture.He then moved to the UK and Paris where he worked for 2 and 3 Michelin starred restaurants such as Four Sea...

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Meet The Chef, Published on 9/19/19

CHEF ROMAIN FOURNEL

In the Meet The Chef series, discover a Cercle V chef, learning their background, inspirations, and ideas. Enjoy the in-depth Q&A with each chef along with an exclusive recipe.

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Meet The Chef, Published on 8/20/19

CHEF JOSHUA GRAVES

In the Meet The Chef series, discover a Cercle V chef, learning their background, inspirations, and ideas. Enjoy the in-depth Q&A with each chef along with an exclusive recipe.

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Meet The Chef, Published on 7/19/19

CHEF KELLY FIELDS

In the Meet The Chef series, discover a Cercle V chef, learning their background, inspirations, and ideas. Enjoy the in-depth Q&A with each chef along with an exclusive recipe.

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Meet The Chef, Published on 5/7/19

CHEF RORY MACDONALD

In the Meet The Chef series, discover a Cercle V chef, learning their background, inspirations, and ideas. Enjoy the in-depth Q&A with each chef along with an exclusive recipe.

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Meet The Chef, Published on 2/22/19

OSCARS PASTRY CHEFS KAMEL GUECHIDA & GARRY LARDUINAT

In the Meet The Chef series, discover pastry chefs and learn their background, inspirations, and ideas. Enjoy the in-depth Q&A with each chef along with an exclusive recipe. In this special edition of Meet the Chef, we’re excited to introduce Chefs Garry Larduinat and Kamel Guechida of Wolfgang P...

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Meet The Chef, Published on 12/17/18

CHEF KAREN KRASNE

In the Meet The Chef series, discover a Cercle V chef, learning their background, inspirations, and ideas. Enjoy the in-depth Q&A with each chef along with an exclusive recipe.

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Meet The Chef Chocolate Chef Competition, Published on 10/22/18

CHEF KANAKO BABA

On October 22, 2018, Valrhona was home to 8 of the world's top Pastry Chefs as Valrhona’s C3 (Chocolate Chef Competition) Final culminated. Curious to know more about these elite pastry chefs? We have asked them a few questions about their passion and their preparations.

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Meet The Chef Chocolate Chef Competition, Published on 10/22/18

CHEF ETTORE BELIGNI

On October 22, 2018, Chef Ettore Beligni was announced as the runner-up for C3 2018. His pre-dessert "Stone Hunting" featured a PASSION FRUIT INSPIRATION semifreddo, a pecan gold stone, an ORELYS 35% and OPALYS 33% crémeux, NYANGBO 68%, and fried Taglioni pasta. Chef Beligni's plated dessert was ...

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Meet The Chef Chocolate Chef Competition, Published on 10/22/18

CHEF FREDRIK BORGSKOG

On October 22, 2018, Valrhona was be home to 8 of the world's top Pastry Che/.fs as Valrhona’s C3 (Chocolate Chef Competition) Final. The winning pastry chef was determined by a panel of world-class chefs.

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