Gault&Millau Gala: a bed of white aprons at the Moulin Rouge

11/5/19

On November 4, 2019, Gault&Millau has chosen a site steeped in history as the venue for its launch. In this famous place, Gault&Millau announced, in a preview, the name of the 2020 Chef of the Year. A moment of great communion with the chefs.

hrvprod/ A standing ovation for Arnaud Donckele, named Chef of the Year 2020

The Cooks of the Year, trophies, young talents of the year 2020 and all Gault&Millau projects were revealed revealed, in an atmosphere that was both attentive and communal, notably during speeches by Vladislas Skvortsov, Jacques Bally and Marc Esquerré.

All these projects demonstrate that the future of Nouvelle Cuisine is assured.

hrvprod /Eric Fréchon receiving his trophy, designed by Stéphane Cipre, in the presence (from left to right) of Jacques Bally, Marc Esquerré and Vladislas Skvortsov.

Creation of the GaultMillau Academy, made up of chefs who have been promoting French gastronomy for over 25 years. Ten pioneering chefs, now awarded 5 Toques d'Or, join the Academy to become its new ambassadors.

Alain Ducasse's restaurant in Monaco was awarded the title of Chef d'œuvre de l'année. The award recognizes the qualities of the team of chefs, pastry chefs, room managers and sommeliers who make up the Carré Magique, contributing to the restaurant's success.

Gastronomic itineraries, in partnership with SNCF Gares & Connexions. These itineraries are an invitation to travel, tracing gourmet circuits that turn station halls into real openings onto territories and their gastronomic specificities.

The revelation of the Jeunes Talents, the trophies and the Cook of the Year was interspersed with a choice meal, served by the brigade of the Moulin Rouge.

The nomination of the Chef of the Year, Arnaud Donckele, whose excellent career has been marked by many awards, was also a moment of intense emotion.

hrvprod/ 50 years of experience for Gault&Millau

And as a backdrop to Gault&Millau's fiftieth anniversary celebrations.... the Moulin Rouge's full-scale show unfurled its feathers and joyous splendor before the eyes of the audience.