Feminine yet bold, charismatic yet sensitive. These are the very qualities of Anne Pic, which are an exact reflection of her culinary skills. Never failing to impress, she is an expert in lending a Provencal touch to her art, constantly showcasing creativity and innovation. Anne Pic has specially chosen vegetables as her signature ingredient, leading the French gastronomy with newfound creativity.

Her masterpieces were honoured at the Gala Dinner of Relais Gourmand Chefs during the Relais & Château Showcase in Los Angeles held on 4 December 1998.

Anne Pic has truly brought out the authenticity of Provencal cuisine, which has gained world-wide recognition, paying tribute to her equally talented great-grandmother, Sophie Pic, founder of the famous Maison Pic of Valence. Maison Pic now holds an enviable rating of 2 Michelin Star.

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It was not pure coincidence that Lea Linster was awarded 1 Michelin Star in 1987. After all, she is one extraordinary lady with splendid culinary panache, having been the first woman to bag the prestigious "Maître Cuisiner"of Luxembourg.

Winner of the Bocuse d'Or, France in 1989, Lea Linster is a veteran in the Culinary Olympics. With enthusiasm and fervour, Lea Linster conveys the warmth and hospitality of her home country Luxembourg in her food creations. Not contented with just serving extraordinary cuisine, Lea Linster has since transformed her restaurant - Restaurant Lea Linster into an "institution" of outstanding gourmet experience. She now enjoys the fame of being one of the best lady chefs in Luxembourg and one of the most celebrated chefs in Europe.

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A disciple of Maître Albert and later the famous Mercure Gallant, Jocelyne Lotz-Choquart persisted in her love for the culinary art with an intense passion.

Restaurant Le Mungo Park, managed jointly with her husband, was an obvious result of her impressive culinary talent and undying passion. In 1990, Jocelyne Lotz-Choquart received her first Michelin Star for her cuisine and subsequently gained fame when she received 17 out of 20 points in the prestigious Gault et Millau.

Jocelyne Lotz-Choquart's adventurous nature and faith in her philosophy of life are mirrored in her culinary presentations, with sensational and artistic masterpieces. "I wanted to prove to myself that I am more that just an ordinary woman," says Jocelyne. "Cooking has helped me to discover myself as well as my capabilities".

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Susan Notter's talent in the culinary field has surpassed many and amazed her counterparts. And it is not difficult to see why. Having started her career at a tender age of 16, Susan is a prodigy at intricate chocolate artistry and spun-sugar creations that closely resemble fine china sculptures. This special flair and creativity has earned her worldwide attention.


Waving her magic with chocolates and sugar, she has participated in countless competitions winning gold medals at the Salon Culinaire Mondial Basel, Switzerland in 1999 and at the Societe Culinaire Philantropique, New York.This natural born culinary "Olympian" competed for Team Maryland in 1996 and will be competing in October this year with the US team at the Culinary Olympics IKA in Germany. She was also honoured by Chocolatier and Pastry Art & Design Magazine, as one of the Top-Ten Pastry Chefs in the U.S.A. for the years 1999 and 2000.