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Raymond Blanc OBE is acknowledged as one of the finest chefs in the world. Completely self-taught, his significant influence on British cuisine has brought scores of awards. Born in Besançon, France, Blanc's passion for cooking was ignited at an early age through his mother's love for fresh, seasonal ingredients and traditional French recipes.

As Chef Patron of Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, A Belmond hotel, Oxfordshire Blanc retained 2 Michelin stars consecutively for 41 years.  He created a place where gastronomy, gardens, and hospitality came alive in stunning surroundings.

As a pioneer of seasonality, sustainability, and sourcing locally, he proudly instilled the 'Garden to Table' ethos. Blanc's journey to culinary stardom began when he moved to England in the early 1970s, working tirelessly to perfect his craft.

In 1977, he fulfilled his lifelong dream by opening the world-renowned hotel and restaurant, Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, in the picturesque Oxfordshire countryside, which was one of the world's premier dining destinations.

Blanc is a passionate advocate for sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation, continuing to inspire aspiring chefs and food enthusiasts around the globe with his creativity, passion, and commitment to cooking with seasonal ingredients.

Recognised by nearly every award within the hospitality industry and nationwide, Raymond was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2008 for his contributions to the culinary world, as well as, the Legion d'Honneur in France.

Le Manoir closed in January 2026 for an extensive 18 month refurbishment and will reopen Summer 2027.  Arnaud Donckele has been appointed Culinary Director and Raymond goes on to become a Lifetime Ambassador and Founder.

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Raymond Blanc is a best-selling author and television presenter, inspiring millions of cooks at home.

1. Recipes from Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons (1988)
2. Cooking for Friends (1991)
3. Blanc Vite: Fast Fresh Food (1994)
4. Blanc Mange (1994)
5. Foolproof French Cookery (2002)
6. A Taste of My Life (2007)
7. Kitchen Secrets (2010)
8. My Kitchen Table: 100 Recipes for Entertaining (2011)
9. Simple French Cookery (2005)
10. Simply Raymond: Recipes from Home (2021)
11. The Lost Orchard (2021)
12. Simply Raymond Kitchen Garden (2022)
13. Kew on a Plate (2015)
14. ‍Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons; Story of a Modern Classic (2016)