Born in Lyon with a congenital absence of his left forearm, Grégory Cuilleron has turned his difference into a true strength. First introduced to the public through Come Dine with Me (Un dîner presque parfait) and later Top Chef, he has become one of the most respected and inspiring figures in French gastronomy. Chef, restaurateur, television host, entrepreneur, and speaker, he champions a generous, accessible, and deeply human approach to cooking, where sharing and conviviality are at the heart of every experience.
Strongly committed to inclusion, Grégory Cuilleron uses his public profile to support a wide range of social causes. After serving for several years as an ambassador for AGEFIPH (the French organization promoting the employment of people with disabilities), he is now a board member of Handicap International. He also actively supports 2 P’tits Pas pour Demain, an organization dedicated to helping children with disabilities and their families.
Convinced that cooking is a powerful tool for education, inclusion, and social connection, he regularly takes part in culinary workshops, charitable initiatives, and conferences focusing on resilience, diversity, and entrepreneurship. Through his journey, Grégory Cuilleron demonstrates that differences can become strengths, and that gastronomy is a powerful vehicle for inclusion, sharing, and hope.
Photo Emmanuel Auger