Michel Roux

Renowned French-English chef and author

Michel Roux - Renowned French-English chef and author
Born

April 19th, 1941
83 years ago

Died

2020
5 years ago — 79 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United Kingdom

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A chef with significant influence in modern cuisine, established a prestigious restaurant in London which garnered multiple Michelin stars. Pioneered the development of professional cooking schools in the UK. Authored several cookbooks that served as foundational texts for aspiring chefs, contributing to the culinary landscape of the nation.

Co-founded Le Gavroche, first UK restaurant to earn three Michelin stars

Published influential cookbooks including 'Sauces' and 'Pastry'

Pioneered culinary education with the Roux Scholarship

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