Fredy Girardet

Girardet is recognized throughout the world as a culinary legend. After studying his craft in Roanne and Beaujolais, France, he settled in Crissier, Switzerland, and opened Girardet, seeking to bridge French and Swiss cultures through his cooking. In 1990, he was crowned Chef of the Century by the French guide Gault Millau. Under his direction, Girardet was the first Swiss restaurant to earn three Michelin stars.

Girardet is recognized throughout the world as a culinary legend. After studying his craft in Roanne and Beaujolais, France, he settled in Crissier, Switzerland, and opened Girardet, seeking to bridge French and Swiss cultures through his cooking. In 1990, he was crowned Chef of the Century by the French guide Gault Millau. Under his direction, Girardet was the first Swiss restaurant to earn three Michelin stars. See less