Emmanuel PILLOT
Chef : 1 restaurant In Boulogne-sur-Mer, Emmanuel and Laura Pillot have founded Orizon, a sincere and promising table where passion, courage and transmission are expressed, in the tradition of chef Benjamin Delpierre.
Originally from Rognac, near Marseille, Emmanuel Pillot was not destined for gastronomy. After a few years in the social sector, he discovered haute cuisine at La Bastide des Moustiers, a decisive experience that revealed his vocation. The death of his mother acted as a driving force, and he threw himself wholeheartedly into this demanding profession.
From Marseille to the North: the decisive encounter
Wishing to be closer to his son, Emmanuel moved to the Hauts-de-France region. One day, he posted an advert in L'Hôtellerie Restauration; Benjamin Delpierre, chef at La Liégeoise in Wimereux, saw it and reached out to him.
"He immediately offered me a position as chef, but I didn't feel ready. He insisted on taking me on as second. "Six months later, Emmanuel took charge of the kitchen, supported by a team he admires. It was also here that he met Laura, who had already been at the helm for several years.
Birth ofOrizon, a life project
When Benjamin Delpierre decided to take La Liégeoise to the next level, Emmanuel and Laura decided to strike out on their own. Together, they found a place opposite Nausicaá, which they transformed into a restaurant: Orizon.
The couple sold everything to get started - right down to their car - and opened in 2025, in the midst of a period of uncertainty. "For the moment, we're paying our bills, which isn't bad ," smiles Emmanuel.
A cuisine of emotion and transmission
At Orizon, human values are paramount: sincerity, sharing, respect for the product. Emmanuel still works with the producers he met at La Liégeoise, and attracts a loyal clientele curious to follow his adventure.
"We hope to be able to invest and develop the business. We believe in it! "confides the couple, determined to make Orizon a part of the Côte d'Opale's gastronomic landscape.
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