Jérôme Banctel, the executive chef at Le Gabriel, the restaurant at La Réserve in Paris, has been named the 2027 Cook of the Year by the prestigious Gault & Millau guide. The award was presented on Monday evening, marking another significant milestone in Banctel’s career, which previously saw him receive his third Michelin star in March 2024 and the title of Chef of the Year from his peers at the Le Chef Trophies in September 2024. [1]
Banctel expressed his pride upon receiving the award, acknowledging the support of his team, particularly the front-of-house staff who have been with him for years. The accolade comes after he narrowly missed out on the distinction in 2023, despite being among the nominees. Marc Esquerré, director of the Gault & Millau guide, praised Banctel's mastery, ease, and technical prowess, stating, 'If you ask him for the moon, he cooks the moon,' and noted that Banctel is currently at his apex, highly recognized by his peers although less known to the general public. [1]
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Chef Jérôme Banctel Named 2027 Cook of the Year by Gault & Millau
French executive chef Jérôme Banctel has been named the 2027 Cook of the Year by the Gault & Millau guide. The award was presented on Monday evening to Banctel, who serves as the head chef at Le Gabriel, the restaurant located within La Réserve in Paris. [2]
Marc Esquerré, director of the Gault & Millau guide, praised Banctel's mastery and technical prowess, stating, 'If you ask him for the moon, he cooks the moon.' The director noted that while Banctel is highly recognized by his peers, he remains less known to the general public. This accolade comes after Banctel narrowly missed the distinction in 2023. Previously, he received his third Michelin star in March 2024 and was named Chef of the Year by his peers at the Le Chef Trophies in September 2024. Banctel, 54, has been the head chef at the intimate La Réserve hotel near the Champs-Élysées since 2015. An emblematic dish of his is the artichoke or carrot, depending on the season. He also prepared the gala dinner for 600 guests at the Carrousel du Louvre earlier on Monday before learning he would be the evening's laureate. The Gault & Millau guide, launched in 1968 by journalists Henri Gault and Christian Millau, is also highlighting women this year, with Argentine sommelier Paz Levinson, 48, named Sommelier of the Year. [2]
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