Virginie Basselot
Virginie Basselot is a highly regarded French chef known for her exceptional culinary skills and creativity in the kitchen. As the head chef of the Chantecler restaurant located in the iconic Negresco hotel in Nice, she has earned recognition as the 'Meilleure Ouvrière de France,' a prestigious title awarded to the best craftsmen in the country. Her innovative approach to French gastronomy, coupled with a commitment to using local and seasonal ingredients, has garnered her a Michelin star and contributed to the hotel's reputation as a culinary destination. Basselot was recently in the news due to her involvement in creating a special dinner menu for over 70 world leaders attending the UN Ocean Conference in Nice.
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Recent news mentions
Virginie Basselot is the chef of Negresco and is involved in a collaborative dinner with Eugénie Béziat.
Quand la cheffe du Negresco s’associe à la cheffe du Ritz à Paris: le savoir-faire et l’expérience au féminin à la table du Negresco ce samedi soir
Monaco· 2025-06-28
Virginie Basselot is the talented chef at the Negresco, known for her skills in haute cuisine.
Au moins 70 chefs d'Etats dont Emmanuel Macron vont dîner au Negresco pendant le Sommet des océans Unoc à NiceMonaco· 2025-06-04