Albert roux biography death

The Roux family confirmed the news, saying that Albert had been unwell for some time and that he died on January 4. My thoughts to all the Roux family and friends. The roll call of chefs who went through the kitchens of Le Gavroche alone, is a significant slab of a part of modern UK restaurant culture. Roux was best known for opening the London restaurant Le Gavroche with his brother Michel , which became the first restaurant in the UK to gain three Michelin stars.

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Born in at Semur-en-Brionnais, in the region of Saone et Loire in France, Roux began working as an apprentice patissier aged 14, and moved to the UK at 18 where he worked his way up the culinary ladder. However, the gamble paid off and in , the brothers received three Michelin stars, making Le Gavroche the first restaurant in the UK to achieve the feat.

In , Albert and Michel set up the Roux Scholarship to give up and coming chefs the chance to work in Michelin-starred kitchens for three month placements. More Trending Play Video. Home divider Entertainment divider Showbiz. Share this article Share this with Close. Share this article via messenger. Share this article via email.

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