Michel Roux
Renowned French-English chef and author
Born
Died
2020
6 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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