Quebec City, October 22, 2021 –Fairmont Le Château Frontenac is pleased to announce the appointment of Hugo Coudurier as the new chef of Champlain Restaurant. Coudurier will join Culinary Director Frédéric Cyr's team, in December 2021, following an exceptional career worldwide.
Renowned French chef Guy Savoy propelled Hugo Coudurier's international career spanning over 19 years in Michelin-starred restaurants and a five-star hotel.
AN EXCEPTIONAL CAREER
Quebec-native Hugo Coudurier learned from one of the best, Daniel Vézina at Laurie Raphaël in Quebec City to critically acclaimed restaurants worldwide. He attended the Académie Culinaire CFA La Noue in Dijon, France, developing a keen interest in fine French cuisine.
Chef Coudurier quickly made a name for himself. His impressive career shined in legendary Guy Savoy's 3-Star Michelin restaurants, becoming a renowned chef in Savoy's Las Vegas and Asia's restaurants before opening his own. His vast experience helped him develop a culinary identity and a deep understanding of the finest techniques.
Coudurier is enthusiastic and proud to be back in Quebec City after nearly 20 years around the world. "Working as a chef at Le Château's iconic restaurant is a dream come true," says Hugo Coudurier. "I am so ready and excited to bring my personal touch to this mythical place! My goal is to uphold the tradition and respect the attachment of the clientele while promoting local products and introducing a few creative elements of my own."
LE CHAMPLAIN
Acclaimed for many years, the Champlain restaurant offers a unique gastronomic experience, created with respect for local products and offering an award-winning wine list. Combining heritage and the latest culinary trends, Le Champlain knows how to create an experience without equal in Quebec by highlighting the best flavors of Quebec's terroir. Le Champlain welcomes epicureans for the evening meal or for its opulent Sunday brunch. The historic charm of the place and the incomparable service offered by its experienced staff contribute to the ever-renewed success of this legendary restaurant in Old Quebec.
ABOUT FAIRMONT
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, intimacy made infinite. Since 1907, Fairmont's prestigious and incomparably refined locations are at the heart of the history and culture of the destination, including iconic The Plaza in New York, The Savoy in London, Fairmont San Francisco, Fairmont Banff Springs in Canada, Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai, and Fairmont The Palm in Dubai. Fairmont promises exceptional moments that will remain in guests' memories long after their stay. Renowned for its attentive service, expansive common areas, locally-inspired cuisine, and notorious bars and lounges, and with more than 80 locations worldwide, Fairmont prides itself on being a luxury hotel pioneer and a leader in sustainable development and responsible tourism practices. Fairmont is part of Accor, a world-leading hotel group with 5,200 hotels and 10,000 restaurants and bars across 110 countries.
Source : Brouillard communication
