i. Biography
Since May, Richard Toix has brought a precise hand to Le Charlie in Porticcio, where he serves as chef and director. The move adds another step to a career built on control of detail, restraint, and attention to flavor. He is also chef-owner of Passions & Gourmandises in Saint-Benoît, a dual role that shows both range and a clear line of authorship across two kitchens. In 2025, The Guide Michelin awarded Le Charlie one star.
The Path
Training at Brothers Roux, London, gave Richard Toix the discipline and refinement that would continue to shape his work. From there, the path led to Passions & Gourmandises in Saint-Benoît, in the Poitiers area of France, where his role as chef-owner gave him direct responsibility for the kitchen’s standards and direction. That same structure now carries into Le Charlie, where Richard Toix works as chef and director. The move from training to ownership, and from ownership to chef-director, marks a career defined by consistency in method and a steady sharpening of form.
The Work Today
At Le Charlie, Toix holds both the kitchen and the wider operation, balancing the pace of service with the demands of direction. Sourcing is central to that framework. As he puts it, “We source almost exclusively through short supply chains, less than 20 km from the restaurant.” That choice shapes the restaurant’s rhythm. The short supply chain model keeps the work close to place and time, and it supports a style that favors clarity over excess. In Toix’s hands, the operation is built to be direct, controlled, and exact.
In Their Words “My role is to extend the chef's intention, to translate into emotions what was born behind the stoves.” “We source almost exclusively through short supply chains, less than 20 km from the restaurant.”
Career - chef — Le Charlie, Porticcio, France - chef-owner — Passions & Gourmandises, Saint-Benoît, Poitiers area, France Education: Brothers Roux, London
Acclaim
Richard's honors include Guide Michelin one star (2025).
FAQ What is Richard Toix's current role? As of 2026, Richard Toix is Chef and Director. Where did Richard Toix train or study? Richard Toix trained at Brothers Roux, London. What recognition has Richard Toix received? Guide Michelin one star (2025).
