Volatys joins forces with Chef Jean-Alexandre OUARATTA for a unique collaboration
Collaboration in the service of catering professionals
We are delighted to announce our collaboration with chef Jean-Alexandre Ouaratta.
For the first time, Volatys is joining forces with a chef in an exclusive partnership based on the values of excellence, sharing and enjoyment.
The catering sector is constantly evolving. Therefore, working with a chef ambassador now supports professionals, enhances expertise, and meets real-world needs. This collaboration is fully in line with Volatys’ desire to offer even more tailored and inspiring solutions for our customers.
Through this collaboration, Jean-Alexandre Ouaratta will create exclusive recipes and themed videos using our products. In addition, he will provide expert insights and practical advice.
Meet chef Jean-Alexandre Ouaratta
A rich and inspiring career
Jean-Alexandre Ouaratta was born in 1981 in Saint-Paul, Réunion. At 21, he moved to mainland France to train and work in some of the most prestigious French restaurants. Driven by a desire to discover new techniques and refine his culinary style, he began his career in Lyon, where he spent five years working in renowned establishments, including the resturant of the legendary Paul Bocuse.
His quest for excellence then took him to Monaco, to the (enlever) Monte Carlo Bay, alongside Marcel Ravin, then to Paris, to the three Michelin-starred restaurant Le Meurice, where he perfected his cuisine for five years under Yannick Alléno .
His career continued in Courchevel at Le Cheval Blanc, where he worked as a sous-chef. Later, he joined the Royal Mansour in Marrakech, one of the world’s most prestigious hotels.
In 2013, Jean-Alexandre Ouaratta took over the restaurant at Château de Bagnols in the Beaujolais region. Passionate about local produce, he offers a cuisine that enhances each ingredient and awakens the taste buds. He was awarded his first Michelin star in 2016, recognizing his exceptional career and his mastery of the culinary arts.
Cuisine guided by strong values
For Jean-Alexandre Ouaratta, cuisine is above all about ingredients and respect for the land. Inspired by his Réunion origins and the regions where he works, he loves to enhance taste of raw ingredients while adding a subtle exotic touch. Each ingredient is carefully considered and highlighted to reveal its authentic flavours, without any artifice.
In his gastronomic approach, he favours seasonal and local produce, combining inventiveness and refinement to offer dishes that are both simple and elegant. Balance, precision of flavour and creativity are at the heart of his work.
Jean-Alexandre Ouaratta is an authentic, generous and inspiring chef who perfectly embodies Volatys’ values of quality, innovation and respect for products.
A meaningful partnership
The partnership with Jean-Alexandre Ouaratta perfectly reflects Volatys’ values. “Volatys has the same values as me… we focus on excellence, sharing and enjoyment. This suits me as a chef and it suits many professionals around me,” he explains.
Together, Volatys and the chef offer catering professionals culinary solutions and inspiration aligned with market expectations, where taste, quality and enjoyment remain at the heart of every creation.
Collaboration in action
Unique culinary creations
This collaboration with Jean-Alexandre Ouaratta will provide catering professionals with simple, creative and innovative recipe ideas, specially designed for the snacking segment.
These recipes will showcase Volatys products, remain accessible to everyone, and be shared through videos on our social media channels and website.
The content will inspire chefs and restaurateurs and help them discover the possible uses of our products.
In the meantime, discover our selection of recipes made with our products:
The chef will also be present at some trade shows, where he will share his culinary expertise as well as host tastings at our stands, offering visitors an engaging experience.
A unique and innovative collaboration
Beyond recipes, Jean-Alexandre Ouaratta will share his experience and insights through themed videos about the industry and our products. Furthermore, he will advise Volatys on developing culinary innovations that meet customer needs.
As brand ambassador, he will become the face of Volatys, embodying its values and creating an authentic and emotional connection with our community.
Discover the world of chef Jean-Alexandre Ouaratta! An introductory video is already available, in which he shares his career path, his vision of the profession and what convinced him to collaborate with Volatys.
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