Portrait of chef françois marchenay, home chef in lyon, france

Chef François

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François is a seasoned gastronomy professional, trained at the Institut Paul Bocuse. With a wealth of experience in Michelin-starred establishments such as Georges V and Michel Rostang, he has mastered the demands of the grandes maisons. Co-founder of Gastronhoming, he puts his expertise at the service of private customers. His international experience, from Lyon to Geneva via China, has given him a fine, creative approach to local produce and Asian influences, with a rigor and passion that are evident throughout his career.

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Please note that these menus are indicative and may vary according to the season. The Chef will confirm the final menu.

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Mise en bouche

Seasonal tzatziki / roasted nuts
Ceviche of the moment
Beef tartare / Nyons olives
Chicken kebab with homemade Cajun spices

Inputs

Mr. Murgat's trout gravelax / borage butter /
toasted buckwheat

Pluma of Ardèche pig / green curry condiment
pomegranate reduction

Dish

Pike-perch back / sauce vierge / mashed potatoes
with herbs

Desserts

Red fruit / vanilla cabbage / caramel

Mignardises

Minute-baked madeleines and financiers

Mise en bouche

Seasonal tzatziki / roasted nuts
Ceviche of the moment
Beef tartare / Nyons olives
Chicken kebab with homemade Cajun spices

Input

Carpaccio sea bream / Baux de Provence olive oil
Provence

Dishes

Perfect egg / parmesan sauce / truffle condiment / potato chips
home

Sea bass / reduced bisque / my vegetables
garden

Cheese

3 farmhouse cheeses «La laiterie de Lyon» / honey from ma
production

Desserts

Ultra-light chocolate mousse / vanilla ice cream

Mignardises

Minute-baked madeleines and financiers

Mise en bouche

Seasonal gougère / tzatziki
Ceviche of the moment
Beef tartare / Nyons olives
Chicken kebab with homemade Cajun spices

Inputs

Langoustines / Bellota ham broth

Ultra-tender fillet of beef «crying tiger» style / as in Thailand

Dishes

Wild turbot / borage beurre blanc / vegetables from my garden

Veal fillet / olive jus / oregano potato millefeuille

Cheese

My recipe for brillat savarin with summer truffles

Desserts

Déclinaison de fruits rouges / crémeux vanille / Sarrazin grillé

Mignardises

Minute-baked madeleines and financiers