Overview

• The Élysée says roughly 100 professionals will attend, including Armand Arnal, Cyril Attrazic, Virginie Basselot, Jérôme Bocuse, Beatriz Gonzalez, Pierre Hermé, Mory Sacko, Guy Savoy and Georgina Viou, with butchers, charcutiers, vignerons and other producers also invited.
• Discussions will focus on labor shortages, the sector’s economic viability and overall attractiveness in a difficult market.
• The agenda emphasizes quality, fait‑maison and fresh products, alongside food education that considers obesity and ultra‑processed consumption.
• Social inclusion through culinary training and a push for gastronomic diplomacy feature as levers to draw tourists and support exports.
• The lunch follows Macron’s 2024 haute‑gastronomy strategy, including the ‘Clairefontaine’ talent project, international development and wider promotion, with regional figures such as Simon Carlier and Maguelone Pontier listed among attendees.