Les Toques Blanches Lyonnaises facts for kids
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| Formation | 1936 |
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| Founder | Marius Vettard |
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Lyon |
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President
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Christophe Marguin |
| Website | toques-blanches-lyonnaises.com |
Have you ever heard of a group of chefs working together to preserve amazing food traditions? That's exactly what Les Toques Blanches Lyonnaises (which means "The Lyon White Hats") is all about! This special organization was started in 1936. Seven famous chefs from the Lyon area in France created it. One of them, Marius Vettard, was the first president.
The main goal of this group is to bring together talented cooks and pastry chefs. They work hard to keep Lyon's rich cooking history and traditions alive. This includes promoting famous Lyon dishes and local products. They also want to share Lyon's amazing food culture with people everywhere.
Today, there are about 120 chefs in the organization. They all help promote Lyon's food. They do this locally, nationally, and even around the world.
Who Leads the Chefs?
The Toques Blanches Lyonnaises has had several leaders over the years. These presidents guide the organization. They help make sure its goals are met. 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 (Since 2015)
