Chef
Franck Pelux
- Discipline
- Chef
- Based in
- Lausanne, Switzerland
i. Biography
The Climb
On television, Franck Pelux was introduced to a wider audience as Finaliste de Top Chef (saison 8) at M6 (2017), with precision and composure carrying the appearance as much as the result. That public step did not stand alone; it marked the first visible point in a trajectory built on measured progression rather than spectacle. The work that followed, from one kitchen to the next, reads as a chef assembling a reputation through repeatable standards and controlled execution. At Au Crocodile in Strasbourg (2018–2019), Franck Pelux held the title of Chef Cook étoilé Michelin, a role that placed him inside the discipline of starred service and the daily demands that come with it. The significance lies less in the title than in what it requires: pace, consistency, and the ability to hold a kitchen’s line under pressure. That period extended his ascent and confirmed a practice grounded in exacting habits. Since 2021, Franck Pelux has been Chef Cook étoilé michelin of La Table du Lausanne Palace, carrying the same standard into a new house. In that setting, the work is defined by maintenance as much as ambition: keeping the line steady, making each pass count, and sustaining a level that must be proven every service rather than asserted once.
Signature
Chef’s pot-au-feu sits at the center of Franck Pelux’s signature dishes, and the name places the dish firmly in the register of restraint and substance. It is a format with a clear lineage, one that asks for control rather than ornament. In Pelux’s hands, it signals a way of working that values structure, depth, and the discipline to make a familiar preparation land with clarity.
Recognition
Franck Pelux has received Michelin Guide — 2 stars. Étoile Michelin (2021) marks Franck Pelux within the formal language of French dining recognition, where consistency and control are the baseline conditions of notice. The award sits in sequence with his earlier public profile and later starred appointments, including Au Crocodile in Strasbourg (2018–2019) and La Table du Lausanne Palace (since 2021). In that order, the distinction reads as part of the record of a chef whose standing was built through sustained service rather than a single moment.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Franck
What is Franck Pelux's current role?
Franck Pelux is Chef Cook étoilé michelin of La Table du Lausanne Palace.
Where did Franck Pelux work before?
Earlier in their career, Franck Pelux worked at M6 and Au Crocodile.
What recognition has Franck Pelux received?
Étoile Michelin (2021).
