Marie Pacotte Chef and Top Chef 2024 candidate
When you meet Marie Pacotte for the first time, it feels like reconnecting with a lifelong friend. The 28-year-old chef is currently at the helm of Francette, a restaurant nestled at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, where she expertly leads a brigade of 20 people, combining skill and good humor.
Trained at the Ferrandi School and later under Philippe Mille at Les Crayères, Marie Pacotte has developed an unwavering passion for seafood and vegetables. Her dishes blend boldness and authenticity, reimagining the classics of French gastronomy with a contemporary, plant-based twist and a hint of salinity that evokes the ocean she particularly cherishes.
Her Remarkable Participation in the Fifteenth Season of Top Chef My M6 revealed her unique culinary identity. But beyond her culinary talents, it is her radiant personality that captivates. Always with a contagious smile, Marie inspires with her generous approach to cooking and her commitment to promoting high-quality, seasonal products.
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