Thomas A. Keller My main goal is to inspire people in the kitchen and give them confidence.

photo credit: Deborah Jones

Author Biography

Thomas Keller, one of the most recognized American chefs working today, is as renowned for his well-honed culinary skills as he is for his ability to establish a restaurant that's both relaxed yet exciting.
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Influences

Continuously throughout my career, I've looked for support, encouragement, and reinforcement from various people at different times.

My mother Elizabeth, Chef Roland Henin, and my brother Joseph are a few who come to mind and who played a pivotal role in my growth as a chef.

What inspires me? Anything and everything. I try to be aware of everything that goes on around me.

In the past I've been inspired by an ice cream cone...even a box of tapioca

Web Links

The French Laundry

Thomas Keller: Bocuse d’Or USA Cuisine Contest

Start: 09/26/2008 - 12:00pm

End: 09/27/2008 - 12:00pm

The Bocuse d'Or USA contest is a pre-qualifying competition whose purpose is to select a single finalist team of Cef and Commis who will go on to represent the United States at the International Bocuse d'Or, held biennially in Lyon, France.

Thomas Keller, along with other notable chefs will be judging the competition.

Web Link:

Bocuse d’Or USA

City:

Orlando

State:

Florida

Country:

USA