Chef

Jorick Dorignac

Today Executive Chef of Maisons Le Quellec, Bordeaux-born Jorick Dorignac came to public attention after winning Top Chef in 2024. He has always been immersed in a world of cooks and chefs. Trained in several gastronomic establishments, he built solid experience alongside renowned chefs, developing a cuisine that is at once precise, instinctive, and deeply sincere.

Widely appreciated for his humility and authenticity, he advocates for an accessible form of gastronomy focused on taste rather than showmanship. His personal journey, marked by perseverance and resilience, deeply resonated with the public.

He actively reflects on the challenges that our rapidly changing world imposes on chefs, particularly regarding ecology and sustainability. Without ever positioning himself as a moral authority, he willingly shares his vision and convictions about the necessary evolution of gastronomy.

Through his cooking, Jorick Dorignac embodies a new generation of French chefs combining technical excellence, sensitivity, and genuine human connection.
He is also particularly supportive of the work carried out by the association Les Cahutes de Louise.

Association

Les Cahutes de Louise (Louise’s huts)

Les Cahutes de Louise is a French non-profit organization offering respite stays for children living with chronic illnesses and their families in mobile micro-homes set within exceptional locations. Born from the story of Louise, who passed away at the age of 14 after an eleven-year battle with leukemia, the association creates peaceful escapes where illness gives way to rest, family connection, and moments of joy.

Camille Verduzier, Louise’s mother and an architect, designs the eco-friendly cabins, which are handcrafted in France. Installed in remarkable natural and heritage sites such as the Domaine national de Chambord, Chenonceau, and Fontainebleau, these stays allow families to reconnect, create happy memories, and find relief from the daily reality of treatments and hospital care.

Beyond accommodation, the organization has built a true ecosystem of solidarity involving pediatric hospitals, local associations, producers, and dedicated volunteers. Through this deeply human initiative, Les Cahutes de Louise promotes the idea that respite, nature, and shared experiences are essential for children facing illness and for their loved ones.

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