e owe this success, both in scope and over time, to the expertise of our teams. That is why we place such importance on passing on our knowledge!’
Gaston Lenôtre.
Since 1957, we have been celebrating life’s moments, big and small, in our shops, at bespoke events and within our school.
As pioneers of committed French excellence, the women, men, chefs and Meilleurs Ouvriers de France at Lenôtre are dedicated to our customers, ensuring they experience the intense emotions that only our creations can evoke.
Lenôtre upholds its artisanal tradition and remains true to its family spirit. Generosity and sharing, pleasure and passion, are the hallmarks of the high standards of our craftsmanship.
Our creations, as indulgent as they are elegant, reveal the boldness of a world where every detail is exceptional.
OUR VALUES
Passionately commited
Wildly chic
Absolutely delicious
Eternally audacious
OUR TEAM OF CHEFS
Europe’s largest team brings together nearly 300 chefs and artisans in the workshops at Plaisir.
Whether they are bakers, butchers, cooks, pastry chefs or chocolatiers, they are the guardians of our expertise and excellence, demonstrating unwavering commitment in everything they do.
Frédéric Anton
Chef of Pré Catelan *** and La Ferme du Pré
Le Jules Verne **
Le Don Juan 2 *
One of France’s Best Craftsmen
Guy Krenzer
Creative Director and Executive Chef at Lenôtre
Twice awarded the title of “Meilleur Ouvrier de France”
Etienne Leroy
Head Pastry Chef at Lenôtre
2017 World Pastry Champion
Fabrice Brunet
Head of Savoury Creation at Lenôtre
One of France’s Best Craftsmen
Fabrice Gendrier
Head of Savoury Creation at Lenôtre
One of France’s Best Craftsmen
Éric Finon
Head of Savoury Creation, Côte d’Azur
One of France’s Best Craftsmen
Pascal Kamin
Head Trainer at the Lenôtre School
2023 World Catering Champion
OUR ACTIVITIES
LENÔTRE BOUTIQUES
Eight boutiques across France, including seven in the Île-de-France region, offer the very best in fine dining all year round: chef-created recipes, gourmet starters, golden pastries, chocolates, festive menus, delicatessen products, and, of course, the fabulous pastries for which the House is world-renowned.
LENÔTRE CATERING
Our company, with its team of Chefs awarded the ‘Meilleurs Ouvriers de France’ title, creates exceptional experiences with boldness and creativity, orchestrated with unrivalled operational excellence and driven by passionate teams.
LENOTRE SCHOOL
Since its founding 50 years ago, our school has embodied, day in, day out, the passion for passing on knowledge that drove its founder, Gaston Lenôtre.Today, our school trains top-level professionals in cooking, pastry, chocolate and baking, but also men and women who ground their talents in the present day and who make kindness a key part of their profession.
Contact us by email at ecole@lenotre.fr,
by phone on +33 1 86 93 04 00 or via our contact form.
LENÔTRE CONSEIL
Lenôtre Conseil supports companies in their culinary and strategic development projects.
In a rapidly evolving restaurant and gastronomy sector, our experts design tailored solutions adapted to each client’s ambitions: concept creation or repositioning, restaurant openings, franchise development, white-label offerings, or the creation of a dedicated marketing strategy.
Every project is grounded in recognized culinary expertise, a deep understanding of market expectations, and a relentless commitment to quality, enabling us to build distinctive, sustainable, and value-driven initiatives.
LENÔTRE FRANCHISES
Becoming a Lenôtre franchisee means joining an iconic institution of French haute cuisine, built on excellence, tradition, and innovation since 1957.
We support our international partners in developing retail locations and training programs, with a shared goal: to create exceptional experiences and build sustainable growth.