When French haute cuisine meets the art of American barbecue: an exceptional evening by LE MARQUIER and TRAEGER

The French touch

Some encounters go beyond the culinary realm to become genuine sensory experiences. The one imagined by LE MARQUIER and TRAEGER, in collaboration with SODEXO LIVE – ÉCOLE LENÔTRE, undoubtedly belongs to that rare category.

For one evening, gastronomic borders fade away to make room for an unprecedented dialogue between two food cultures. On one side, the excellence and precision of French haute cuisine. On the other, the generosity and mastery of fire that define the American barbecue tradition.

At the heart of this event is a challenge as bold as it is inspiring: inviting two major figures of French gastronomy, Guy Krenzer and Stéphane Chicheri, to step out of their usual field of expression. Far from their classic kitchens, they venture into a territory where time becomes an ingredient and where cooking is approached differently.

The American Pitmaster reference

Alongside them, Danielle Bennett, better known as “Diva Q”, embodies the whole richness of North American barbecue. A world champion and a true reference in her field, she generously shares her approach to “Low & Slow” — a culinary philosophy where patience, precision and respect for the product guide every gesture.

The concept

Guided by her expertise, Guy Krenzer and Stéphane Chicheri rise to the challenge with elegance and creativity. Their signature remains intact: a demanding, subtle cuisine resolutely focused on taste emotion. But in contact with fire and new techniques, it reinvents itself, opens up and grows richer.

An unprecedented finale

This encounter gives rise to far more than a simple menu. It is a true exchange of know-how, a masterful fusion of tradition and innovation. Each dish becomes a bridge between two worlds, a new interpretation in which French rigour converses with the spontaneity of barbecue.

Conceived as a moment of sharing, this evening above all celebrates conviviality. In a warm and authentic atmosphere, it reminds us that cooking is a universal language, able to bring people together beyond cultures and techniques.

A rare experience at the crossroads, where fire, time and passion become the true conductors.