In this episode, Justine interviews Chef Emily Roux.
Born in 1991, Emily Roux is the daughter of Michel and granddaughter to Albert Roux.
Despite having been born into a culinary dynasty, Emily decided to train as a chef in France in order to find her own feet in the kitchen. Having grown up in London, her training began in 2010 where she worked in the kitchens of the Michelin-starred La Table du Lancaster in Paris. She then moved to Monaco to work in the kitchen of Alain Ducasse:Le Louis XV *** at the Hotel de Paris, perfecting the art of pastry. Emily then moved back to Paris to join the small team at Akrame.
On her move back to London, Emily began working with Restaurant Associates, as well as collaborating with her father Michel at Le Gavroche. Emily also continued to hone her skills in the kitchens of Chez Roux, working with Michel and Albert to ensure the extraordinary standard of cooking was delivered in all outside catering events.
In September 2017, Emily’s first recipe book, New French Table, written in conjunction with her mother Giselle Roux, was published. The book sees the mother-and-daughter team share a fresh take on classic and contemporary French gastronomy, creating a modern bible for today’s lifestyle.
In October 2018, Emily opened her first restaurant with husband Diego Ferrari, Caractère. Based in Notting Hill, the restaurant encompasses what both Emily and Diego hold dearest – beautiful food, warm surroundings, expert and friendly service – all delivered with real character. They were awarded their first Michelin star in 2025.
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This episode is part of Season Four of Chefs Get Personal - real conversations with some of the world's most exciting chefs, recorded in our brand new studio, bringing you closer than ever before.
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