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 […]
Going for Zero Plastic: what role for the foodservice industry?
The issue of plastic pollution has become a global priority, and the foodservice sector is no exception to this need for change. The “Zero Plastic in Foodservice” initiative aims to drastically reduce the use of plastic in commercial and institutional foodservice establishments, by adopting sustainable practices and offering environmentally-friendly alternatives. Here are a few aspects […]
Christophe Aribert: instinctive commitment
Many chefs and restaurateurs are doing their part, in their own small way, to combat climate change and other problems facing our planet. We like to talk about them to reinforce the feeling that it’s possible. Today, let’s turn the spotlight on the Maison Aribert Born in the Alps into a farming family, Christophe Aribert’s […]