Christophe Aribert
Christophe Aribert | |
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| Born | April 25, 1971 Grenoble, Isère, France |
| Occupation | Chef |
| Known for | Two Michelin stars, 4 toques by Gault Millau |
Christophe Aribert (born 25 April 1971 in Grenoble, Isère) is a distinguished French chef recognized with two Michelin stars and awarded 4 toques by Gault Millau. He currently serves as the head of the kitchen at Les Terrasses, the dining establishment within the Grand Hotel located in Uriage-les-Bains.
Education
Aribert completed his formal training at the hospitality school in Grenoble.
Career
His professional journey commenced in 1991 at Hotel Beau Rivage in Condrieu. By 1993, he had joined Les Terrasses in Uriage. From 1995 until 1997, Aribert enhanced his expertise in Paris, working at prestigious venues such as Tour d'Argent and Les Ambassadeurs at the Hôtel de Crillon, where he collaborated with Christian Constant.
In 1997, he made his return to Les Terrasses, a historically significant restaurant once visited by icons like Coco Chanel and Maurice Chevalier. Following Philippe Buissou’s exit in 2004, Aribert assumed the role of head chef, successfully preserving its two Michelin stars.
November 2007 saw the release of his cookbook La Brigade Christophe Aribert, published by Glénat, which presents 46 recipes alongside detailed descriptions of his culinary team's methodologies.
In 2009, Aribert, together with photographer Pierre-François Couderc, received top honors at the culinary photography competition held in Oloron-Sainte-Marie.
That same summer, he chose to decline an offer to become head chef at Hôtel de Crillon, opting instead to remain dedicated to his work in Uriage.
June 2011 marked a milestone as he developed the menu for L'Opéra Restaurant situated within the Palais Garnier of the Paris Opera, thereby broadening his gastronomic reach significantly.