It is not one, but two worlds that are in mourning: that of gastronomy and that of television. Following the announcement of the disappearance of journalist Jean-Luc Petitrenaud on Friday, chefs and presenters pay tribute to him.
The sad announcement was made this Friday by his children: the gastronomic journalist Jean-Luc Petitrenaud died at the age of 74. The one who notably presented the programs “Carte poste gourmande” and “Les Escapades de Petitrenaud” on France 5 leaves behind a bereaved cooking and television family.
“How sad my friend! How I loved our long lunches, our laughs, your joy of living! Our trip home to Aveyron with my parents was so good! And your expression that made me laugh when you said I’ll follow suit! We will miss you,” wrote Cyril Lignac on his Instagram account, in the caption of a souvenir photo.
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Jean-François Piège paid tribute to the journalist’s “kindness, conviviality, gluttony and tremendous joie de vivre”. “He was cheerful, he loved chefs and restaurants, he loved good food and good wines, he loved sharing tables with friends, especially at Christian Constant. We will still have happy memories! »
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Another “Top Chef” figure, Hélène Darroze, wished her friend a “bon voyage”. “I suppose you left by taxi and I’m sure that you will find so many chef friends who are impatiently waiting for you for good, well-watered food and a big laugh… You were one of the first to come and see me in the Landes while I was still working for my father, then you encouraged and supported me when I arrived in Paris… like many, I owe you a lot… thank you, thank you very sincerely. »
The PAF also in mourning
“Farewell dear Jean-Luc! Thank you for sharing with us all your passions, culinary and otherwise. I loved you very much! », Testified Sophie Davant, also on Instagram. For his part, Denis Brogniart confided his sadness at seeing the departure of “a unique storyteller, an enjoyer of life, a man of great tenderness who with a word, with a sound of his mouth, with a lyrical flight made you hungry and took you with him to the kitchen.”
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The host of “Koh-Lanta” added: “I will never forget our exchanges, your dress elegance, your humor, this magical dinner in Porquerolles… and these moments when you made me taste a good little-known wine. » Another figure from the small screen, the host Faustine Bollaert, highlighted “Jean-Luc’s kindness, fantasy and gluttony for life”.
Louise and Antonin, the children of Jean-Luc Petitrenaud announced his death on Friday, “surrounded by his loved ones”. Columnist for Paris Match, the Auvergnat had brought many personalities to his table such as Serge Lama, Pierre Arditi, Catherine Jacob…
