Portrait of Olivier Cloteau
i. Biography
Coming Up
Training at Lycée hôtelier de La Rochelle anchors Olivier Cloteau in a conventional hotel-school path: the kind of grounding that places technique, brigade discipline, and service rhythm before any public-facing role.
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Where They Are Now
Kitchen leadership now sits across two addresses. At La Petite Grange in Tournemire, Olivier Cloteau leads the kitchen; at Le Puy Tilleul, he serves as executive chef. The move is framed without theatre: he says, "I arrive from La Rochelle with my wife."
In Their Words The role is stated plainly in his own words: "I am Olivier Cloteau, executive chef of the restaurant Le Puy Tilleul." The working brief is just as direct: "On a surtout l'ambition de chouchouter les clients et les équipes."
FAQ What is Olivier Cloteau's current role? As of 2026, Olivier Cloteau is Chef. Where did Olivier Cloteau train or study? Olivier Cloteau trained at Lycée hôtelier de La Rochelle. What recognition has Olivier Cloteau received? Michelin Guide — Bib Gourmand (2023).
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