Mr Lallement CV

In 1996, Arnaud came back to work with his father, Jean-Pierre Lallement, at this lovely establishment just outside Reims.

“Came back” because Arnaud had been away completing his studies at the Hospitality school in Strasbourg. After his studies, he spent some time refining his skills in leading grandes maisons such as chez Roger Vergé, Michel Guérard and chez Chapel (Alain Chapel at Mionnay).

At only 24 years of age, he took on the direction of the kitchens at the Assiette Champenoise, a beautiful turn-of-the-century building surrounded by a lush park. Arnaud works with great passion from inside his kitchens and creates his delicacies with only the highest quality products.

In 2001, Arnaud turned 26. At this time L’Assiette Champenoise got back the star it lost in 1994. A star that Jean-Pierre previously held for 18 years. Unfortunately, Jean Pierre Lallement was only able to enjoy this re-earned success for a short while. The founder of l’Assiette Champenoise passed away in May 2002 at only 51 years of age.

Arnaud compiled his first cookbook “Carnet des saveurs en champagne”, in time for a launch during the 2003 holiday season.

Arnaud was the youngest chef at 29 years old to be selected by Alain Ducasse for his Fou-Food France project, a project inviting young provincial chefs to come to Paris and present their fine cooking skills.

In March 2005, L’Assiette Champenoise received its second star in the Michelin guide rouge.

2005 was an ambitious year as the kitchen grew in size from 80 to 200 m². In our stylishly decorated restaurant, we invite you to come sample our creative cuisine prepared with only the finest ingredients.