Commitment according to Hugo Chaise
Hugo, what does responsible commitment mean to you? It’s a very broad concept. For us, like for most chefs today, it mainly translates into seasonality. We work exclusively with seasonal produce—or even with micro-seasons. We don’t go beyond what’s available at any given moment. By micro-season, I mean recognizing that certain products are only available […]
Commitment according to Christian Têtedoie
Christian, hat does responsible commitment mean to you? Well, it’s about being committed every single day—every single hour, even. Young people today are much more aware of these issues, but we still have to keep reminding them to do the right thing: to sort waste properly, to do it thoroughly so that it can then […]
Commitment according to Régis Marcon
Régis, what does commitment mean to you? Committing simply means giving meaning to your life through the profession you practice. In practical terms, what is your favorite eco-gesture or the most effective action you take on a daily basis? Mon écogeste favori au quotidien est lié à la lutte contre le gaspillage et ça c’est […]
Commitment according to Jacques Marcon
Jacques, what does responsible commitment mean to you? t means creating the conditions within the establishment so that team members are involved in sustainable practices — in terms of products, management, waste reduction, energy savings… — in order to train future chefs and entrepreneurs with these values. In practical terms, what is your favorite eco-gesture […]
Commitment according to Cyril Rouquet Prévost
Cyril, what does commitment mean to you? It all starts with education and role models. My mother was very committed. People would gently tease her because she would always “bring home” homeless people from church and take care of them. She would organize collections to help them. She recycled, made donations… we didn’t waste anything. […]
Commitment according to Gabriel Levionnois
Gabriel, what does responsible commitment mean to you? Commitment is first about taking care of yourself in order to take care of others. It means working for the common good. It means enhancing what we do and our relationships, adding value — such as kindness. Through the art we practice — culinary art — we […]
Commitment acording to Giuseppe Franco
What does responsible commitment mean to you? My desire to get involved began with a chance encounter. At the end of a class I was teaching at École Ducasse, a participant came up to speak with me and mentioned his involvement with Les Restos du Cœur. It felt as though a whole new world had […]
La Cantine des Arbustes
An initiative by Refugee Food. At the heart of La Cantine des Arbustes, a third-party food aid center in Paris (14th arrondissement), focused on accessibility to quality food: the space transforms throughout the day to offer a unique culinary and human experience, adapted to the needs of each individual! In the morning, the restaurant is […]
Circular gastronomy
Circular gastronomy is a concept that applies the principles of the circular economy to the field of cooking and food. Its goal is to reduce waste, maximize the use of food resources, and promote sustainable practices throughout the entire food chain—from production to consumption. Its key principles are: Fighting food waste: using all parts of […]
This woman is inspiring
Felicity Spector is an experienced British journalist, specializing in international news for over 30 years, and currently serves as a senior producer for Channel 4 News. She has also covered major historical events such as the fall of the Eastern Bloc. Alongside her journalism career, she is a well-known food influencer, with a passion for […]
The Zero-Waste Chef
Anne-Marie Bonneau, well known as “Zero-Waste Chef”, is a leading campaigner for sustainable living, focusing on reducing food and plastic waste, particularly in the kitchen. She has been living plastic-free since 2011 and shares practical tips and recipes for reducing waste on her blog, social media platforms and cookbook, The Zero-Waste Chef. The book features […]
The world is full of wonderful bakers!
Since launching Positive Mayo, I continue to be amazed every day as I discover incredible initiatives and unsung heroes who truly deserve to be in the spotlight. Let me tell you about the emotion I felt yesterday while scrolling through a thread that began on the Instagram page of a little-known French baker, Loïc Nervi, […]