French chef and restaurateur (1935–2021)

Albert Roux

Albert Henri Roux was a French restaurateur and chef.

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Profession
French chef and restaurateur (1935–2021)
Born
1935-10-08
Portrait of Albert Roux
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Overview

Albert Henri Roux was a French restaurateur and chef. He and his brother Michel operated Le Gavroche in London's Mayfair, the first restaurant in the UK to gain three Michelin stars. He helped train a series of chefs that went on to win Michelin stars, and his son, Michel Roux, Jr., continued to run Le Gavroche until January 2024.

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