Daniel Galmiche
Daniel Galmiche | |
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| Born | June 18, 1958 Lure, Haute-Saône, France |
| Occupation | Chef |
| Known for | Michelin star holder since 1990; fusion of contemporary classic French cuisine with Mediterranean and East Asian elements; author; BBC presenter |
Daniel Galmiche (born 18 June 1958 in Lure, Haute-Saône, France) is a distinguished French chef who has held a Michelin star since 1990. His culinary style fuses contemporary classic French cuisine with Mediterranean and East Asian elements, focusing on dishes that are fresh, vibrant, and light. Galmiche champions the use of environmentally conscious, wholesome ingredients and promotes communal dining experiences. His contributions extend to articles in magazines and English newspapers, authored cookbooks, and presenting cooking programs on the BBC.
Biography
From a young age, Galmiche developed a deep interest in cooking, nurtured by the natural produce from his grandparents’ farm and longstanding family recipes. He began his formal training under Chef Yves Lalloz in Luxeuil-les-Bains and honed his culinary expertise further in La Napoule, located in southern France. His career also includes international stints in Sweden, Singapore, and Portugal.
Career
In 1977, Daniel Galmiche undertook culinary training in London with the esteemed French chef Michel Roux. He was honored as Chef of the Season for 1987–1988 in Scotland. During the 1989–1990 period, he secured a Michelin Star while working at Knockingam Lodge Hotel.
Galmiche’s tenure includes positions at Harveys Bristol Restaurant from 1996 and Ortolan starting in 2002, both maintaining Michelin Star recognition under his leadership. In 2004, he assumed the role of Head Chef at Cliveden House, where he earned another Michelin Star two years later in 2006. Subsequently, he managed culinary operations at Eden and Le Cerise Forbury in 2008, followed by the Vineyard Stockcross in 2009.
In 2010, Galmiche joined the Bailiwick of Great Britain as a member and judge for the Confrérie de la chaîne des rôtisseurs. He was awarded the Rising Chef Trophy for 2010-2011 and has since catered elite gourmet events internationally, including locations such as Mauritius, Abu Dhabi, Malta, and Dubai.
Dedicated to sustainability principles, Galmiche actively endorses ecological and organic food movements. He regularly serves as a judge for The Soil Association Organic Awards, promoting products that respect environmental standards and animal welfare.
Bibliography
- French Brasserie Cookbook: The Heart of French Home Cooking, Duncan Baird Publishers, 2012
- Het Franse brasserie kookboek, Kosmos, 2012
- A Autêntica Culinária Francesa, Publifolha Editora, Brasil, 2012
- Recettes de brasserie: Un savoir-faire à la française, Prisma, France Gennevilliers, 2013
- Saturday Kitchen Cooking Bible: 200 Delicious Recipes Cooked in the Nation's Favourite Kitchen, Weidenfeld & Nicolson, Oxford England, 2013
- Revolutionary French Cooking, Duncan Baird Publishers, Oxford England, 2014
- Kochen à la Liberté, Gerstenberg Verlag, Hildesheim Germany, 2014
Broadcasts BBC
- BBC One Saturday Kitchen (2008–2009)
- BBC Radio Berkshire (2011)
- BBC Saturday Kitchen recipes (2013)
- BBC One Christmas Kitchen (2012–2013)