The First Masterchef: Michel Roux on Escoffier (2016)

Michel Roux Jr explores the life and influence of his great culinary hero, Georges Auguste Escoffier. The man who turned eating into dining. The first great restaurant chef, Escoffier established restaurants in grand hotels all over the world and in these centres of luxury and decadence, the world's most glamorous figures of the day would mix: actresses and princes, duchesses and opera singers. Catering to this international jet set, Escoffier produced fabulous dishes that combined luxury and theatricality, elevating restaurant food to an art form. In a time of untold luxury and decadence, when money and pleasure combined like never before, he cooked and named dishes for all of London's society - from Queen Victoria and Bertie, the fun-loving Prince of Wales, to the most glamorous entertainers of the day - Oscar Wilde, the actress Sarah Bernhardt and opera singer Nellie Melba.

Director: Claire Lewis
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 55 min
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Cast

Cinematography: Andy Muggleton
Editing: Simon Beeley
Production: What Larks! Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The First Masterchef: Michel Roux on Escoffier about?
Michel Roux Jr explores the life and influence of his great culinary hero, Georges Auguste Escoffier. The man who turned eating into dining. The first great restaurant chef, Escoffier established restaurants in grand hotels all over the world and in these centres of luxury and decadence, the world's most glamorous figures of the day would mix: actresses and princes, duchesses and opera singers. Catering to this international jet set, Escoffier produced fabulous dishes that combined luxury and theatricality, elevating restaurant food to an art form. In a time of untold luxury and decadence, when money and pleasure combined like never before, he cooked and named dishes for all of London's society - from Queen Victoria and Bertie, the fun-loving Prince of Wales, to the most glamorous entertainers of the day - Oscar Wilde, the actress Sarah Bernhardt and opera singer Nellie Melba.
Who directed The First Masterchef: Michel Roux on Escoffier?
The First Masterchef: Michel Roux on Escoffier was directed by Claire Lewis.
Who stars in The First Masterchef: Michel Roux on Escoffier?
The First Masterchef: Michel Roux on Escoffier stars Michel Roux Jr.
How long is The First Masterchef: Michel Roux on Escoffier?
The First Masterchef: Michel Roux on Escoffier has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
What genre is The First Masterchef: Michel Roux on Escoffier?
The First Masterchef: Michel Roux on Escoffier is a Documentary, History film.
Where was The First Masterchef: Michel Roux on Escoffier produced?
The First Masterchef: Michel Roux on Escoffier was produced in United Kingdom.