He is 20 years old and he studies in Cholet, in Maine-et-Loire, at the Jeanne-Delanoue high school. Octave Nael has just obtained his ticket to represent the Pays de la Loire region in the competition for the best apprentice chef in France, including the 70e edition will be held in Lyon (Rhône), Monday January 13, 2025, under the sponsorship of the multi-starred chef, Meilleur Ouvrier de France, Éric Frechon. Octave will face the best candidates from other regions to try to win.
Also read: We tested the training restaurant of this Cholet high school… and we had a great time
Orange supremes and crispy tiles
During the regional test, Wednesday, November 13, the second year student of BTS management in hotel and catering option cooking had four hours to create a menu consisting of a starter, a main course and a dessert.
He had to make small, all-vegetable stuffings; salmon with a horseradish crust, crunchy vermicelli with poached egg, béarnaise and siphon; “calisson” iced parfaits, orange supremes and crispy tuiles. Enjoy your food !
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