"Maitres Cuisinier de France" - Jacques Chretien

The motto of the Association of Master Chefs of France is “to preserve, advance and perpetuate the tradition of great French cuisine.”Dynamic promoters of French culinary art the association promotes professional excellence through numerous national and international cooking competitions and awards exceptional chefs with the designation of Master Chef of France. One of the most sought after designations in the culinary world, the number of chefs who have obtained the Master Chef title is approximately 200 worldwide. Only five chefs in Mexico have acquired the honor and only one chef in Cabo holds this most revered of awards, Chef Jacques Chretien of the French Riviera Restaurant & Bakery in Los Cabos. Most of the world’s leading chefs and winners of international culinary competitions belong to the Association.

The association recognizes the important work carried out by the Master Chefs and have granted many honorary awards such as the “Ordre National de la Légion d’Honneur”, the “Ordre National du Mérite Agricole” and the “Ordre National du Mérite”. With nearly 10,000 qualified employees and a close relationship and active involvement in the activities of culinary academies, the association holds members to high standards in every aspect of cooking from selection and quality of ingredients to preparation and presentation. It participates actively to promote products of “top quality”, such as the Red Labels and “Appellations d’Origine Contrôlée”, or European signs of quality such as the IGP, AOP and STG.

Association members serve on juries for many official competitions that include: “Meilleur Ouvrier de France”, International Pierre Taittinger Prize, Prosper Montagné Culinary Prize, Curnonsky Prize, Bocuse d’Or, National Trophy for Cuisine and Pastry-making, as well as many others. The association also organizes strict competitions for Best Apprentice Chef in France and Europe, the future stars in the world of gourmet cooking. Gaining entrance into the association is the ambition of chefs around the globe.

For more information about the Association of Master Chef’s of France, visit their web site at: www.maitrescuisiniersdefrance.com