Frédéric Anton
Frédéric Anton | |
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| Born | October 15, 1964 Nancy, France |
| Occupation | Chef |
| Known for | Meilleur Ouvrier de France, three Michelin stars since 2007 |
Frédéric Anton (born 15 October 1964) is a distinguished French chef recognized as a Meilleur Ouvrier de France and has maintained three Michelin stars since 2007. He is the culinary leader of the Paris-based establishments Le Pré Catelan located in Bois de Boulogne and Le Jules Verne situated within the Eiffel Tower.
Life and career
Anton was born in Nancy and grew up in Contrexéville. His formal culinary education began at the Gérardmer high school. He launched his professional journey in 1984 at Capucin Gourmand in Nancy, followed by positions in Lille under Robert Bardot and at Château des Crayères in Reims with Gérard Boyer.
Between 1988 and 1996, Anton dedicated seven years to working alongside chef Joël Robuchon at Jamin and on avenue Raymond Poincaré in Paris, where he ultimately advanced to the role of head chef.
In 1997, Gaston Lenôtre entrusted him with the leadership of Le Pré Catelan, a restaurant styled after Napoléon III architecture in Bois de Boulogne. By 1999, Anton had earned two Michelin stars there, and in 2000 he was honored with the title Meilleur Ouvrier de France. His third Michelin star was awarded in 2007.
In collaboration with Sodexo in 2018, Anton assumed control of Le Jules Verne, located on the Eiffel Tower’s second floor. The venue received its inaugural Michelin star within six months of its 2020 opening.
Anton has also served as a judge on television programs such as Belgium’s Comme un chef (2011) and France’s Top Chef (2019).
MasterChef
Since 2010, Anton has been a member of the judging panel on the French adaptation of MasterChef, working alongside chef Yves Camdeborde, journalist Sébastien Demorand, and from 2013, Amandine Chaignot.
Honours
- 2000: Awarded Meilleur Ouvrier de France
- 2007: Achieved three Michelin stars according to the Guide Michelin
- 2011: Decorated as Chevalier (Knight) of the Legion of Honour
Books
- Frédéric Anton, Chihiro Masui (illustrations by Richard Haughton), Anton : le Pré Catelan, Glénat, 2008, 351 pages
- Frédéric Anton, Christelle Brua, Chihiro Masui (illustrations by Richard Haughton), Petits gâteaux, Chêne, 2011, 288 pages
- Frédéric Anton, Christelle Brua, Chihiro Masui (illustrations by Richard Haughton), Pommes de terre, Chêne, 2012, 288 pages
- Frédéric Anton, Christelle Brua, Chihiro Masui (illustrations by Richard Haughton), Tartes, Chêne, 2013, 288 pages
See also
External links
- www.restaurant-precatelan.com (in French)
- www.precatelanparis.com (in French)