Eric Chavot
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Eric Chavot is a French Michelin starred
chef
. He is currently working as a consultant.
Born in Arcachon
, Chavot trained in France before moving to London to continue his culinary pursuits. He worked as sous chef under Raymond Blanc
at Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons
in Great Milton
, Oxfordshire; and then London's La Tante Claire
and Harveys
.
He then worked as Head Chef at Marco Pierre White
's The Restaurant
, the Hyde Park Hotel and Chez Nico at Ninety, Park Lane, London. He then started his own restaurant Interlude de Chavot and later Chavot on the Fulham Road
.
Chavot was appointed Head Chef of The Capital Restaurant
in August 1999, with the menu
based around French cuisine
-inspired dishes. His flavorful and creatively presented dishes earned him 2 Michelin stars.
Critic AA Gill writing in the Sunday Times said:
Marco Pierre White
describes Chavot as "The best in London without a doubt."
In 2008, Chavot represented the United Kingdom at the 25th anniversary celebration of the International Academy of Gastronomy, held at the Hotel Le Bristol
in Paris.
Chavot left the Capital in 2009 and worked with French chef Pierre Koffman
at a special "Dropped On" restaurant on Selfridges
London. The Capital lost both its Michelin stars when he left.
Chavot is an occasional columnist in The Observer
, and as a guest chef on Saturday Kitchen
with James Martin
. He caused controversy when accidentally swearing on the programme broadcast on 23 May 2009.
Michelin Guide
The Michelin Guide is a series of annual guide books published by Michelin for over a dozen countries. The term normally refers to the Michelin Red Guide, the oldest and best-known European hotel and restaurant guide, which awards the Michelin stars...
chef
Chef
A chef is a person who cooks professionally for other people. Although over time the term has come to describe any person who cooks for a living, traditionally it refers to a highly skilled professional who is proficient in all aspects of food preparation.-Etymology:The word "chef" is borrowed ...
. He is currently working as a consultant.
Born in Arcachon
Arcachon
Arcachon is a commune in the Gironde department in southwestern France.It is a popular bathing location on the Atlantic coast southwest of Bordeaux in the Landes forest...
, Chavot trained in France before moving to London to continue his culinary pursuits. He worked as sous chef under Raymond Blanc
Raymond Blanc
Raymond Blanc OBE is a French chef, born in Besançon, France. Today he is one of the Britain's most respected chefs. Blanc is the owner and chef at Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons, a hotel-restaurant in Great Milton, Oxfordshire, England. The restaurant has two Michelin stars and scored 9/10 in the...
at Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons
Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons
Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons is a luxury hotel-restaurant in the village of Great Milton near Oxford, in Oxfordshire, England. It is located in an historic manor house near the church that was visited by Oliver Cromwell.The restaurant has two Michelin stars and scores 9/10 in the Good Food Guide...
in Great Milton
Great Milton
Great Milton is a village and civil parish in Oxfordshire, about east of Oxford.-History:The toponym appears to refer to the "Middle Town" of a group....
, Oxfordshire; and then London's La Tante Claire
La Tante Claire
La Tante Claire was a restaurant in London which opened in 1977 and closed in 2004. Owned and operated by Pierre Koffmann, it gained three Michelin stars in 1983, and held all three until the restaurant moved premises in 1998.-Description:...
and Harveys
Harveys
-Harveys:*Harveys Supermarkets — a supermarket chain in the southeast United States.*Harvey Awards , awards for comic books and graphic novels.*Harveys Lake Tahoe casino in Stateline, NV*Harvey & Son — a brewery in Sussex, England....
.
He then worked as Head Chef at Marco Pierre White
Marco Pierre White
Marco Pierre White is a British celebrity chef, restaurateur and television personality. He is noted for his contributions to contemporary international cuisine, and his exceptional culinary skills....
's The Restaurant
The Restaurant
The Restaurant is a reality television series that aired on NBC in 2003, with a second season broadcasting in 2004. The series had encore presentations on CNBC and Bravo....
, the Hyde Park Hotel and Chez Nico at Ninety, Park Lane, London. He then started his own restaurant Interlude de Chavot and later Chavot on the Fulham Road
Fulham Road
Fulham Road is a street in London, England, that runs from the A219 road in right in the centre of Fulham, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, through Chelsea to Brompton Road Knightsbridge and the A4 in Brompton, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.Fulham Road runs parallel...
.
Chavot was appointed Head Chef of The Capital Restaurant
The Capital Restaurant
The Capital Restaurant is a restaurant located in London, England. For several years, the restaurant held two stars in the Michelin Guide. The restaurant lost both stars in 2010, following the departure of Executive Chef Eric Chavot.- References :...
in August 1999, with the menu
Menu
In a restaurant, a menu is a presentation of food and beverage offerings. A menu may be a la carte – which guests use to choose from a list of options – or table d'hôte, in which case a pre-established sequence of courses is served....
based around French cuisine
French cuisine
French cuisine is a style of food preparation originating from France that has developed from centuries of social change. In the Middle Ages, Guillaume Tirel , a court chef, authored Le Viandier, one of the earliest recipe collections of Medieval France...
-inspired dishes. His flavorful and creatively presented dishes earned him 2 Michelin stars.
Critic AA Gill writing in the Sunday Times said:
Marco Pierre White
Marco Pierre White
Marco Pierre White is a British celebrity chef, restaurateur and television personality. He is noted for his contributions to contemporary international cuisine, and his exceptional culinary skills....
describes Chavot as "The best in London without a doubt."
In 2008, Chavot represented the United Kingdom at the 25th anniversary celebration of the International Academy of Gastronomy, held at the Hotel Le Bristol
Hôtel Le Bristol Paris
Hôtel Le Bristol Paris is a luxury hotel, located on the fashion precinct of the Rue du Faubourg-Saint-Honoré in Paris, France, at number 112.- History :...
in Paris.
Chavot left the Capital in 2009 and worked with French chef Pierre Koffman
Pierre Koffman
Pierre Koffmann is a French-born professional chef who has worked mainly in the United Kingdom. He was one of a handful of chefs in the United Kingdom to have been awarded the coveted three Michelin stars at his restaurant La Tante Claire in London...
at a special "Dropped On" restaurant on Selfridges
Selfridges
Selfridges, AKA Selfridges & Co, is a chain of high end department stores in the United Kingdom. It was founded by Harry Gordon Selfridge. The flagship store in London's Oxford Street is the second largest shop in the UK and was opened on 15 March 1909.More recently, three other stores have been...
London. The Capital lost both its Michelin stars when he left.
Chavot is an occasional columnist in The Observer
The Observer
The Observer is a British newspaper, published on Sundays. In the same place on the political spectrum as its daily sister paper The Guardian, which acquired it in 1993, it takes a liberal or social democratic line on most issues. It is the world's oldest Sunday newspaper.-Origins:The first issue,...
, and as a guest chef on Saturday Kitchen
Saturday Kitchen
Saturday Kitchen Live is a 90 minute cookery programme, which is broadcast live on BBC One on Saturday mornings. It is currently presented by James Martin; previous presenters have included Antony Worrall Thompson and Gregg Wallace. The programme is currently produced by Cactus TV...
with James Martin
James Martin (chef)
James Martin , is an English cook who first appeared on television in 1996.-Television career:...
. He caused controversy when accidentally swearing on the programme broadcast on 23 May 2009.