Serge Vieira, 46, has been president of the Bocuse d’Or France team for several years, the World Cup for cooks.
Born in Clermont-Ferrand to a family of Portuguese descent, Serge Vieira received two Michelin stars for his eponymous restaurant at the Château de Couffour in Chaudes-Aigues in Cantal. His family says he is keen to “put Chaudes-Aigues and Cantal on the gastronomic destination map”.
Serge Vieira initially had a career as an industrial designer before diverting himself to cooking. He apprenticed at famous houses (Dominique Robert, Régis Marcon) before winning the Bocuse d’Or at age 27.
“He plays in the big leagues aboard his contemporary ship of stone, iron and glass set inside a medieval castle with 360° views of the surroundings. His dishes, carefully prepared up to a quarter of his hair, are expertly composed and his technique never gets in the way of taste.“, comments on the famous red guide cuisine.
Serge Vieira, head chef of Team France Bocuse d’Or, who played twice at the Château de Couffour in Chaudes-Aigues in Cantal, died on 1 July after a long illness.
Bocuse d’Or offers its deepest condolences to all its fans. pic.twitter.com/7r05Fr0YcS
— Bocuse d’Or Official (@Bocusedor) 1 July 2023
His family also posted a message on Facebook. “His family, friends, collaborators are in pain and they realize what an indelible mark Serge’s personality and talent have left on them.They write.
The disappearance of the cook should not prevent the public from exploring his cuisine, and his relatives say, “The gourmet restaurant Couffour, hotel and bistro Sodade in the village will continue to welcome you to experience Vieira.” who was very dear to him”.
Many actors in the cooking world paid a touching tribute to the cook. Food reporter and former host of Midi en France Vincent Ferniot wrote: “I just don’t have words … I’m so unhappy”. Famous star jury member of the “Best pastry chef” contest at M6, Mercotte writes on Instagram: “Memories of the happy days. So sad, no words,” next to a carousel of photos of the missing cook, whom she was lucky to meet several times.
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Source: Programme Television
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