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The Jury of the Editions
The Jury of the 2024 Edition
President of the Jury
Alexandre Couillon
Chef of his star-awarded restaurant La Marine (Noirmoutier), Alexandre Couillon is a true icon of gastronomy, recognized worldwide for his exceptional expertise and culinary creativity.
With his experience, he brings valuable expertise and mentorship during the Trophée Jean Rougié competition.
“I am very happy to be a jury member in the new edition of the Trophée Jean Rougié. It’s my turn to participate and leave my island of Noirmoutier to discover the culinary talents of a new generation of chefs around foie gras. I hope to be amazed by the candidates and perhaps find a touch of the ocean in some dishes.”
Honorary President of the Jury (Canada)
Keith Pears
The Trophée Jean Rougié 2024 honors Canada.
Passionate about cooking from a young age, Keith Pears has become a significant figure in Canadian cuisine. He is known for his participation in numerous culinary competitions and notably won the Canadian qualification for the Bocuse d’Or 2025.
He is currently the executive chef of the Accencis group.
Cold Recipe Jury
Camille Brouillard
Restaurateur, L’Huitrier Pie, Winner of the Trophée Jean Rougié 2016, Future Talent Gault&Millau 2021, winner of the 6th Culinary Challenge of the President of the Republic last October at the Élysée
Noémie Honiat
Chef, M6 host of the Meilleure Boulangerie de France, Finalist of the Bocuse d’Or France 2021, Young Talent Gault & Millau 2014, French Junior Dessert Champion in 2011
Gaël Tourteaux
Restaurateur, Flaveur, 2 stars in the Michelin guide, 17.5 out of 20 in Gault et Millau
Nicole Fagegaltier
Restaurateur, Hôtel du Vieux Pont, 1 star in the Michelin Guide, winner of the French dessert championship in 1986.
Aurélien Gransagne
Chef, Relais Vieira, 2 stars in the Michelin Guide
Vincent Arnould
Restaurateur, Vieux Logis, 1 star in the Michelin Guide, Meilleur Ouvrier de France 2007
Hot Recipe Jury
Laëtitia Visse
Restaurateur, La Femme du boucher, “Exceptional Terroir” Gault et Millau 2023, Young Talent 2020, currently two toques. Admitted to the French culinary college in 2023, and the meat academy.
Amandine Chaignot
Restaurateur, Pouliche, Café de Luce & Rosy et Maria, Bronze Bocuse France jury for the Masterchef show, Finalist in the contest of MOF
Mickaël Tourteaux
Restaurateur, Flaveur, 2 stars in the Michelin guide, 17.5 out of 20 in Gault et Millau
Pierre Chomet
Restaurateur, Ambos, Iconic candidate of season 12 of the Top Chef show
Georgiana Viou
Restaurateur, ROUGE, 1 star in the Michelin Guide, 3 Toques in Gault et Millau
Davy Tissot
Chef, Bocuse d’Or 2021 and member of Team France Bocuse d’Or, 1 star in the Michelin guide in 2020, Future Talent Trophy Gault et Millau 2006, Meilleur Ouvrier de France 2004
The Jury of the 2023 Edition
President of the Jury
Christophe Bacquié
Talented chef, it’s an opportunity to share with the candidates his vision of gastronomy, his sources of inspiration, or to convey a strong determination inspired by his journey that has shaped his humble, creative, and generous personality. It is an honor for us that he agreed to preside over the jury of the 13th Trophée Jean Rougié.
“The most beautiful part of the job is seeking out the best products. Learning from chefs is about building a library, and then one day you write your own book.”
Honorary President of the Jury (Spain)
Carme Ruscalleda
Chef at the ‘Moments’ Restaurant, 2 stars in the Michelin Guide in Barcelona, Spain and at ‘Sant Pau’ Restaurant, 1 star in the Michelin Guide in Tokyo.
Innovative and creative, she constantly reinterprets traditional Catalan recipes.
First Catalan chef to have achieved three stars in the Michelin Guide.
Cold Recipe Jury
Franck Putelat
Restaurant ‘La Table de Franck Putelat,’ 2 stars in the Michelin guide, MOF, Bocuse d’Argent
Laetitia Visse
Restaurateur, La Femme du boucher
François Adamski
Executive Chef, Studio Culinaire de Servair, Meilleur Ouvrier de France, Bocuse d’Or in 2001
Pascal Lombard
Restaurateur, Les Glycines, 1 star in the Michelin Guide
Michel Portos
Culinary Consultant, now working for 8 restaurants, author/co-author of 6 books
Jocelyn Deumié
Director Asia and Executive Chef Maison Rougié, Japan (Tokyo)
Hot Recipe Jury
Noémie Honiat
Chef, M6 host of the Meilleure Boulangerie de France, Finalist of the Bocuse d’Or France 2021, Young Talent Gault & Millau 2014, French Junior Dessert Champion in 2011
Camille Brouillard
Restaurateur, L’Huitrier Pie,
Tomorrow’s Great Chef Gault&Millau
Alan Geaam
Restaurateur, Restaurant Alan Geaam, 1 star in the Michelin Guide
Guillaume Royer
Restaurateur, l’Auberge de Guillaume, Best Craftsman of France 2015
Bernard Leprince
Culinary Consultant,
Best Craftsman of France 1996
Adrien Soro
Restaurateur in Dordogne
