Hadrien Franchoo

The Climb

Today, Hadrien Franchoo is Executive Chef of Amen. That single line tells you the structure of his rise: not through a series of visible relocations, but through the accumulation of responsibility in one house. In kitchen terms, Executive Chef is practical authority. It means setting the standard day after day, keeping the room aligned, and making sure the cooking that leaves the pass matches the intent set inside the kitchen.

Today

As Executive Chef, Franchoo leads the cooking at Amen. He states his aim plainly: "My goal is to transmit my passion through my cooking to the people who visit us and to make sure that they leave with the feeling of having experienced a unique moment of sharing and conviviality." At Amen, that approach gives the restaurant its shape. The Modern European, farm-to-table brief points to cooking that stays close to context and season, while Franchoo’s role is to turn that brief into a consistent plate language and a room that feels open to the guest.

Signature

Hadrien's signature dishes include Traditional Family Roast Chicken. The choice says a lot about the range of the work. Traditional Family Roast Chicken is a dish built on familiarity, but in a dining room like Amen it also asks for control: timing, texture, and restraint. It is the kind of plate that can carry precision without needing to announce it.

In Their Words “My goal is to transmit my passion through my cooking to the people who visit us and to make sure that they leave with the feeling of having experienced a unique moment of sharing and conviviality.” Read directly, the line places hospitality and exchange at the center of Franchoo’s cooking. The emphasis is not on display, but on the guest’s experience of the meal as something shared and deliberately made.

Recognition

Hadrien's honors include Michelin Plate (2024). At Amen, that recognition sits within a run that extends through 2025 and 2026. For a chef whose work is tied to one kitchen, the notice functions as a marker of consistency: proof that the cooking has held its level across time.