Jean-Claude Tellechea

Jean-Claude Tellechea is the chef of Auberge du Cheval Blanc in Bayonne, a long-running Basque institution operated by the Tellechea family since 1959 and associated with the house since at least the mid-20th century. He is the chef at the Bayonne restaurant, where he serves traditional regional cuisine with Basque-terroir influences. Secondary restaurant profiles state that he has held one Michelin star at the house since 1995 and that he is an Ambassador of Bayonne Ham.