Chef
Arnaud Lallement
Chef Propriétaire (Chef & Proprietor), L'Assiette Champenoise
- Discipline
- Chef
- Based in
- Reims, France
Known for
- Three Michelin stars at L'Assiette Champenoise since 2014[1][3]
- Mastery of acidity balanced with product sweetness in refined, minimalist cuisine[2][5]
- Signature dish: blue lobster (homard bleu) in homage to his father[1][6]
- Philosophy of 'Mangez vrai' (Eat true) emphasizing authentic taste over superficial presentation[2][6]
i. Biography
Coming Up
Champagne-country cooking at L'Assiette Champenoise in Tinqueux near Reims is built on precision, restraint, and the handling of product without excess. Arnaud Lallement worked with Jean-Pierre Lallement there from 1997–2000, then continued the house as chef-owner of L'Assiette Champenoise from 2000 onward.
Where They Are Now
Modern and creative cuisine at L'Assiette Champenoise keeps Champagne terroir and exceptional products in the foreground. In Arnaud Lallement’s cooking, sourcing carries the first responsibility; acidity is used to sharpen presence and definition rather than cover the material.
Signature
The named signature, Blue Lobster, places Arnaud Lallement’s work in a product-led register where the ingredient remains the point of reference.
Honors
Recognition for L'Assiette Champenoise and Arnaud Lallement tracks both restaurant craft and public distinction: Third Michelin star for L'Assiette Champenoise (2014), Second Michelin star for L'Assiette Champenoise (2005), Michelin star restored for L'Assiette Champenoise (2001), Chevalier de l'ordre national du Mérite (2019), Ordre du Mérite agricole (2015), and Chef of the Year (2013).
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Arnaud
Where did Arnaud Lallement work before?
Earlier in their career, Arnaud Lallement worked at L'Assiette Champenoise.
What recognition has Arnaud Lallement received?
Third Michelin star for L'Assiette Champenoise (2014).
