Philippe Etchebest facts for kids
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| Born | December 2, 1966 Soissons, Aisne, France |
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| Cooking style | French cuisine |
| Spouse | Dominique Etchebest |
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Philippe Etchebest, born on December 2, 1966, is a very famous French chef. He is known for his amazing cooking skills and for appearing on popular TV shows. He earned two Michelin stars for his restaurant, which is a huge honor in the cooking world. You might have seen him on French TV shows like Top Chef and Cauchemar en cuisine, which is like the French version of Kitchen Nightmares.
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Becoming a Chef
Early Life and Interests
Philippe Etchebest grew up around food. His father owned a restaurant in Bordeaux, France. Philippe and his family lived right above the restaurant. When he was young, he was also very active in sports. He played rugby for the Bègles-Bordeaux rugby club and practiced judo.
Choosing His Path
By the time he was 15, Philippe had a big decision to make. He could either try to become a professional rugby player or follow a career in cooking. He chose cooking and went to the Talence Bordeaux culinary school to learn all about it.
Cooking Career Highlights
Working in Top Restaurants
Philippe Etchebest quickly became a talented chef. By the age of 22, he was already a second chef at a famous restaurant in Paris called Clos Longchamps. In 1992, he moved to Jardins de l'Opéra in Toulouse.
Later, he became the head chef at Château Grand Barrail. He worked there for five years. In 2000, he received a special award called "Meilleur Ouvrier de France." This award recognizes the best craftspeople in France, including chefs.
Earning Michelin Stars
In 2001, Philippe moved to Château des Reynats. There, he earned his first Michelin star. A Michelin star is a very prestigious award given to restaurants that offer excellent food.
In 2003, he joined the Hostellerie de Plaisance in Saint-Emilion. This restaurant already had one Michelin star, and Philippe helped it keep that star. Then, in 2008, he helped the restaurant earn a second Michelin star, showing just how good he was.
Television Appearances
Cauchemar en cuisine
Philippe Etchebest started appearing on French television in 2011. He became the host of a cooking reality show called Cauchemar en cuisine. This show is very similar to the British and American show Kitchen Nightmares, hosted by Gordon Ramsay.
On the show, Philippe visits restaurants that are struggling. He tries to help them improve their food, service, and business. He likes to be surprised when he arrives at a restaurant. This way, his reactions are real and spontaneous.
Top Chef
Since 2015, Philippe Etchebest has also been a judge on the French version of Top Chef. This popular cooking competition show airs on the M6 TV channel. He helps decide which young chefs have the skills to become the next big cooking stars.
Personal Life
Philippe Etchebest is married to Dominique Etchebest. They have an adopted son named Louis Oscar.
See also
In Spanish: Philippe Etchebest para niños
