Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort *****, a member of the Leading Hotels of the World located in Tourrettes, Var, is entering a new culinary era under the leadership of its newly appointed executive chef, Quentin André accompanied by executive sous-chef, Fabien Ghini.
Chef Quentin André will oversee the resort’s four restaurants including the newly renovated Le Faventia and Le Gaudina. The two chefs will explore new culinary avenues while continuing to celebrate seasonal produce and local producers to keep the supply chains short.
Originally from Franche-Comté and Corsica, chef Quentin André began his career in 2013 working with Michelin-starred chef, Pierre Gagnaire. During his three years with the Gagnaire group, Quentin honed his skills in prestigious establishments such as Les Airelles in Courchevel, three Michelin-starred Le Balzac in Paris, and Sketch in London.
In 2016, he joined chef Christophe Schmitt’s teams at Restaurant L’Almandin in Saint-Cyprien. When chef Christophe Schmitt took charge of the kitchens at Terre Blanche, it was only natural for him to invite Quentin to take up the position of executive sous-chef. Together, they earned a Michelin star just one year after the reopening of the gastronomic restaurant Le Faventia.
Chef Fabien Ghini joined Terre Blanche in 2015 as chef de partie at the resort’s gourmet restaurant Le Faventia. He quickly climbed the ranks at Terre Blanche, becoming Le Faventia’s first sous-chef in 2021. His loyalty to the resort and his discipline in the kitchen makes him an invaluable asset in supporting Quentin in this new chapter.
“These appointments mark a new chapter for Terre Blanche, confirming our commitment to culinary excellence and valuing local producers,” says Alain Mourgues, director at Terre Blanche Hotel.
