Bengaluru-based chef Amiel Guerin gets knighted by the French government
Bengaluru-based chef Amiel Guerin has been awarded the Ordre du Mérite Agricole by the French government. The honor recognizes his 15-year contribution to promoting French gastronomy in India.
Why it matters
This recognition highlights the role of culinary diplomacy and the strengthening of cultural ties between France and India.
Bengaluru-based chef Amiel Guerin knighted by the French government left Bengaluru-based chef Amiel Guerin gets the Ordre du Mérite Agricole by the French Republic Special arrangement https://th-i.thgim.com/public/food/sf39ts/article71578399.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/DSC09171%20JPG.jpg The Ordre du Mérite agricole (Order of Agricultural Merit) is a French distinction that was established almost 150 years ago. The French chef, who runs Amiel Gourmet in the city, is being awarded the honour for promoting French gastronomy and cuisine in India It was 15 years ago that chef Amiel Guerin came to Bengaluru to work in Cafe Noir. Today, as the founder of Amiel Gourmet, he is being awarded the prestigious Ordre du Mérite Agricole or the Order of Agricultural Merit by the French government for championing French cuisine. “It is a great distinction and an honour. It is not easy to get this merit, and it is amazing for me and the whole team to be recognised for it.
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