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Jean Christophe Novelli

Jean-Christophe Novelli began his exciting career at the age of fourteen as a baker in his home town of Arras, Northern France, becoming head private chef to Elie de Rothschild in Paris before the age of 20. 

Jean-Christophe's life changed completely when he arrived in Great Britain in 1983. Jean-Christophe spent a year helping his mentor and best friend Keith Floyd, taking care of his pub as head chef whilst Keith was filming his famous TV Shows.

Jean-Christophe on ITV'1's Hell's Kitchen

In 1996, Jean-Christphe opened his first restaurant Maison Novelli in Clerkenwell, London, followed quickly by Novelli W8, Novelli EC1 and Les Saveurs in Mayfair. In addition to his mini empire, Jean-Christophe also launched Novelli at the Cellars; Cape Town's leading five-star Relais et chateaux Hotel, Moulin de Jean in Normandy, France and was chef consultant on Sea France Ferries. Over his career Jean-Christophe has accumulated no less than four consecutive Michelin Stars

In recent years, Jean-Christophe was Chef patron at Novelli at Auaberge du Lac, Brocket Hall, Hertfordshire and also Novelli in the City, London Capital Clup. After a successful three year relationship and putting both restaurants on the international map, Jean-Christophe decided to move on to new ventures.

Novelli Academy opened its doors in April 22nd 2005, being placed highly in the‘Top 25 Cookery Schools in the World' after a month. Jean-Christophe restored part of his 14th century Hertfordshire farmhouse to accommodate Novelli Academy in his own home. The Novelli Academy one-day courses are designed to appeal to all ages and abilities novice or experienced. We at the Novelli Academy aim to make cookery and wine appreciation accessible to everyone, and if this was not enough Jean-Christophe will personally guide you through the day and as a fantastic entertainer, gregarious in nature and has an enormous sense of fun that is not only contagious but instantly puts everybody at ease, we guarantee to make this a day you will never forget! Jean Christophe is hosting various courses at the Academy and for more information please e-mail us. 

Jean-Christophe opened his first British gastro pub on Friday 13th January 2006. 'A Touch of Novelli' at The White Horse in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, this is one of many new Novelli gastro pubs planned around the country and opened to rave reviews from diners, locals and celebrities alike.

Jean-Christophe on BBC's "Taking On The Takeaway"

Over the years, some of Jean-Christophe's culinary accolades included ‘5 AA Rosettes’ ‘AA Chefs Chef of the Year’ 1998, ‘European Chef of the year' competition representing Great Britain, ‘Face of the Future’ The Times 1986 ‘Newcomer of the year' Carlton TV Awards, Egon Ronay ' Dessert of the year 1992' for his famous Jack-in-the-Box dessert, many times voted ‘Restaurant of the Year’, awarded on numerous occasions ‘Best Restaurant of the Year outside London’. He has been described as having the ability to make women "Swoon at the flick of his whisk!" and Harpers & Queen in 1999 described Jean Christophe as the "5th most alluring man in the world”, “World’s Sexiest Chef” (New York Times) and voted by sky viewers one of the “Top 50 most beautiful men”.

Jean-Christophe's TV Career is going from strength to strength and will be appearing frequently on British screens throughout 2008. The Hell's Kitchen star who featured on British screen in a breathtaking endurance documentary show 'Alive' which was filmed in extreme sub-zero temperatures in the snow-capped Andes mountains, also appeared on the digital UKTV 'Food Uncut’ and not forgetting X-Factor 'Battle of the Stars', 'Family Fortunes', ‘Al Murray’, ‘Ant & Dec Saturday Night Takeaway’. Jean-Christophe can be seen this year in regular slots on 'The Richard and Judy show', 'Saturday Cooks', ‘Soap star Super chef’ and not forgetting 'Daily Cooks'. diners, locals and celebrities alike. 

This year’s new and exciting ventures sees a range of Novelli Premium Frozen meals by Findus these are available from Tesco & Sainsbury’s Stores. Jean-Christophe Novelli has worked very closely with Findus in creating and developing this restaurant quality range of meals. Jean-Christophe has spent many days and nights in Newcastle at the Findus Factory, ensuring every single product meets his high expectations at every stage of development.

Just some of the Premium dishes that will be available are: Lasagna Novelli, Haddock Mornay, Lemon & Honey Roast Chicken, Apple & Raisin Crepe Crumble with white chocolate brandy sauce & toasted oats & White and Dark Crepe Chocolate, Jean-Christophe also made an appearance at Tesco’s at Kingston Park, Newcastle to promote this venture. 

We also see 'The Ultimate Range' Jean-Christophe's Electrical kitchen appliances being sold in leading retailers from July 2008. A few more ventures for this year: • Jean-Christophe's Book will be available in stores from February 2008. • Jean-Christophe's Wine will be available from May 2008 at a number of hotels, Conference Centres and Pubs • Jean-Christophe's Premium Saucepans will be available from September 2007 in leading UK & Ireland retailers. What an exciting year! 

And not to forget Jean-Christophe Sport & Fitness enthusiast wanted to become a footballer in his earlier years will be undertaking a triathlon! In August 2008 so watch out for this!.

Jean Christophe Novelli