Alain Ducasse
- January 5, 2024
- Chef
Quick Facts
Alain Ducasse Biography
| Name | Alain Ducasse |
| Birthday | Sep 13 |
| Birth Year | 1956 |
| Place Of Birth | Orthez |
| Birth Country | France |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
| Spouse | Gwénäelle Guéguen |
Alain Ducasse is one of the most popular and richest Chef who was born on September 13, 1956 in Orthez, France. Chef whose London restaurant, The Dorchester, received three Michelin Guide stars.
He has worked with Joel Robuchon.
Ducasse was born in Orthez in southwestern France and was educated on a farm in Castel-Sarrazin. In 1972, when he was sixteen, Ducasse began an apprenticeship at the Pavillon Landais restaurant in Soustons and at the Bordeaux hotel school. After this apprenticeship, he began work at Michel Guérard’s restaurant in Eugénie-les-Bains while also working for Gaston Lenôtre during the summer months. In 1977, Ducasse started working as an assistant at Moulin de Mougins under legendary chef Roger Vergé, creator of Cuisine du Soleil, and learned the Provençal cooking methods for which he was later known.
Ducasse’s first position as chef came in 1980 when he took over the kitchens at L’amandier in Mougins. One year later, he assumed the position of head chef at La Terrasse in the Hôtel Juana in Juan-les-Pins. In 1984, he was awarded two stars in the Michelin Red Guide. In the same year Ducasse was the only survivor of a Piper Aztec aircraft crash that injured him severely.
He was born in Orthez, France.
Alain Ducasse Net Worth
| Net Worth | $10 Million |
| Source Of Income | Chef |
| House | Living in own house. |
Alain Ducasse is one of the richest Chef from France. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Alain Ducasse 's net worth $10 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He worked in his youth as a culinary apprentice at the Pavillon Landais restaurant in France.
He opened restaurants in Las Vegas and New York.
Alain Ducasse (French: [alɛ̃ dykas] ; born 13 September 1956) is a French-born Monégasque chef. He operates a number of restaurants including Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester which holds three stars (the top ranking) in the Michelin Guide.
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Who is Alain Ducasse Dating?
According to our records, Alain Ducasse married to Gwénäelle Guéguen. As of December 1, 2023, Alain Ducasse’s is not dating anyone.
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In 2004 Alain Ducasse opened a restaurant in a resort near Biarritz, in the French Basque Country. However, after several bombing attacks by Irrintzi, an armed Basque nationalist organization, which accused him of being a speculator and of “folkloring” the Basque Country, Ducasse decided to leave the Basque Country.
Facts & Trivia
Alain Ranked on the list of most popular Chef. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in France. Alain Ducasse celebrates birthday on September 13 of every year.
Ducasse became the first chef to own restaurants carrying three Michelin Stars in three cities. The New York restaurant was dropped from the 2007 Michelin Guide because the restaurant was scheduled to close. Ducasse has become known through his writing and influences. Ducasse is also only one of two chefs to hold 21 Michelin stars throughout his career.
What is Alain Ducasse famous for?
Alain Ducasse is one of the world’s most decorated chefs. Known not only for his incomparable cuisine , Ducasse has created innovative dining concepts reflecting international influences. He is currently at the helm of three restaurants, each awarded three Michelin stars in Monaco, Paris and London.
Does Alain Ducasse still cook?
Alain Ducasse
Culinary career
Cooking style| French cuisine
Rating(s) Michelin stars
Current restaurant(s) Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester Rivea in Las Vegas
Benoit Bistrot in Midtown Manhattan
Is Alain Ducasse the best chef?
Alain Ducasse may easily be the most successful among the world’s top 10 chefs. This is what he managed to achieve: Earned his 21 Michelin stars and kept them throughout his career. He is the proud owner of 3 Michelin Stars restaurants.
How many restaurants does Alain Ducasse own?
34 restaurants around the World.
Who taught Gordon Ramsay?
After earning a vocational diploma in hotel management from North Oxon Technical College in 1987, he moved to London and began honing his culinary skills under chef Marco Pierre White at the restaurant Harvey’s and under chef Albert Roux at La Gavroche.