Jean-Christophe Novelli

Jean-Christophe Novelli is a world-renowned French chef and restaurateur who has earned four Michelin stars throughout a distinguished career. After starting in a bakery as a teenager, he became the personal chef to the Rothschild family in Paris at the age of 20. Upon moving to the UK, he worked at the prestigious Chewton Glen hotel and managed Keith Floyd’s Maltster's Arms before establishing his own celebrated culinary empire. His flagship restaurant, Maison Novelli, served as the foundation for a global portfolio that has spanned the United Kingdom, France, and South Africa. Beyond his commercial success, Jean-Christophe is a prominent media figure, appearing on popular programmes such as Hell’s Kitchen, Cooking With The Stars, and Celebrity Hunted. His expertise is further shared through the Novelli Academy, which has been ranked among the top twenty-five cookery schools globally for over two decades. His professional accolades include being named the AA Chefs’ Chef of the Year and receiving five AA Rosettes. More recently, he has expanded his reach with the opening of Novelli at City Quays in Belfast and the launch of his book, Simply Novelli, which focuses on making French cuisine accessible for home cooks. Jean-Christophe is frequently booked for his ability to translate high-level culinary excellence into engaging presentations. His stories of resilience, precision, and international business growth make him a compelling choice for corporate audiences and culinary enthusiasts alike. On stage, Jean-Christophe Novelli is best known for talks on Culinary Arts, Team Building and Motivational Speaking. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Hospitality & Travel and Media & Broadcasting, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Jean-Christophe Novelli is regularly booked for Performers and Entertainer and Motivational Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Jean-Christophe Novelli travels internationally for engagements and can present in French as well as English. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Jean-Christophe Novelli would approach your audience.