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Les Toques Blanches Lyonnaises

Formation	1936; 89 years ago (1936)
Founder	Marius Vettard [fr]
Location	Lyon
Region	Lyon
President	Christophe Marguin [fr]
Website	toques-blanches-lyonnaises.com

The Toques Blanches Lyonnaises (which means "Lyon White Hats" in French) is a special group of chefs. It was started in 1936 by seven famous chefs from the Lyon area in France. One of these founders was Marius Vettard [fr], who also became the first president of the group.

This organization brings together cooks and pastry chefs. Their main goal is to protect and keep alive the amazing food history and traditions of Lyon. They also work to share Lyon's delicious food and local products with people everywhere.

About 120 chefs are part of this group today. They all work hard to promote Lyon's food culture locally, across France, and around the world.

What the Toques Blanches Lyonnaises Do

The Toques Blanches Lyonnaises work to preserve Lyon's unique food heritage. This includes special traditions like the mâchon [fr], which is a traditional hearty breakfast. They also celebrate the Mères Lyonnaises, who were famous women chefs. The group also promotes bouchons, which are traditional Lyon restaurants, and the city's many Michelin-Starred restaurants.

Promoting Lyon's Food

A big part of their mission is to promote Lyonnaise gastronomy. This means they highlight the special cooking styles and recipes from Lyon. They also encourage the use of fresh, local ingredients from the region. Their efforts help people learn about and enjoy the rich flavors of Lyon.

Leaders of the Toques Blanches Lyonnaises

The president is the main leader of the Toques Blanches Lyonnaises. This person helps guide the organization and make sure it achieves its goals. Here is a list of the chefs who have served as president:

• Marius Vettard (1936–1976)
• Paul Blanc (1976–1982)
• Roger Roucoud (1983–1987)
• Pierre Orsi (1988–1993)
• Guy Lassaussaie (1994–2006)
• Christophe Marguin (2006–2012)
• Laurent Bouvier (2012–2015)
• Christophe Marguin [fr] (Since 2015)