Double Michelin star awarded chef, Michel Roux Jr., is one of the world’s most highly regarded restaurateurs and chefs. With four decades of industry experience, creating imaginative and memorable dishes around the world, and a prolific media career, Roux is the ideal addition to add the star factor to any occasion. Whether you require a celebrity chef for a cooking demonstration or an after dinner speaker with an engaging and exciting career to discuss, Roux is guaranteed to be the talking point of your event.
As a world renowned chef, Roux has split his career between his two Michelin starred restaurants, La Gavroche, and his media appearances. Regullary starring on culinary programmes, Roux has been an expert judge on MasterChef: The Professionals, and a mentor to contestants on The Chef’s Protege. Often requested due to his popularity and prestige, as a guest on shows, Roux has also guest presented Saturday Kitchen and Hell’s Kitchen as well as presenting his own programme ‘Kitchen Impossible with Michel Roux’.
Determined to pursue a career in cooking, Roux left school aged sixteen to embark on an apprenticeship in the culinary capital of the world, Paris. After completing his initial training, Roux continued to build his skillset and worked as a Commis de Cuisine at Le Gavroche, and in a hotel restaurant in the French Alps. Some of his early career was spent in the French Army from 1982 working as a personal chef to the French president. Returning to the UK in 1985, Roux joined the renowned family business as a chef at Le Gavroche, the London based restaurant which he is now the owner of.
In addition to his world class restaurant and media appearances, Roux is committed to sharing his knowledge and expertise through books and experiences. Having published over six books, a mixture of biographies and recipes, Roux has enabled others to replicate his success in the kitchen and the industry. He also offers the Roux Experience course which offers aspiring chefs the chance to learn from the best at his cookery school. A chef whose impeccable reputation precedes him, Michel Roux Jr. is a celebrity in his own right, thanks to his restaurant, television and media career. The ideal addition to any occasion, Roux is will add the wow factor to your event.
How to hire Michel Roux Jr.
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Michel Roux Jr. for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
** We do not accept requests for autographs, signed merchandise, fan mail, birthday messages or any other non-commercial contact with the speakers or acts. Each speaker on the website may not have necessarily worked with Champions in the past but are known to perform such engagements within the industry.
See what people had to say about Michel at events, below:
"Visit Herefordshire were very excited to have confirmed Michel Roux Junior's Appearance and were grateful for his commitment to the Festival and interest in what it has achieved for local producers, growers and retailers. It was been a pleasure Working with both yourself and Champions and we have really appreciated your cooperation and help gaining Michel's support with the PR." - Rebecca, Vist Herefordshire Ltd
