Together, we form an independent community that champions a certain vision of gastronomy: one of excellence, transmission, and creativity.
We question the role of the restaurateur today, explore the major challenges of our profession, and envision the future of haute cuisine.
To foster this reflection, we organize VARIOUS international events, produce editorial content, host a series of conferences, and create spaces for dialogue among those who, every day, keep the art of hospitality alive.
“Les Grandes Tables du Monde is not a ranking: it’s a community of restaurateurs who share a demanding, free and committed vision of gastronomy. Together, we defend an art of living, but above all a profession in perpetual evolution.
Our passion: to offer emotion, to defend a demanding profession, and to share, every day, the art of welcoming with precision, generosity and audacity.
President
It brings together 12 restaurateurs, leading independent establishments or groups, in France and internationally. Together, they embody the diversity and ambition of our association, and collectively uphold its vision and commitments.
President
Vice-President
Vice-President
board secretary
Treasurer
Delegate France
Delegate Outside France
Delegate France
Delegate Outside France
Delegate France
Delegate France
Delegate France
General
Delegate
Editorial
Manager
Administrative
Manager
Project
Manager
Events
Manager
SOCIAL MEDIA
MANAGER
Relationships
public
At the Origin
In 1954, during a friendly discussion, they decided to unite to defend the values of great gastronomy and the art of living. Thus, Jean Barnagaud (Prunier), André Vrinat (Taillevent), Claude Terrail (La Tour d’Argent), Raymond Oliver (Le Grand Véfour), René Lasserre (Lasserre), and Louis Vaudable (Maxim’s) created the association “Traditions et Qualité”.
Raymond Thuillier of L’Oustau de Baumanière became the first regional member. The same year, a first guide for the general public compiled practical information for the nineteen associated establishments (nine in Paris and its surroundings, ten in the provinces).
The association is opening up to members outside France, starting with La Villa Lorraine by Marcel Kreusch and Camille Lurkin in Belgium. This expansion marked teh beginning of global recognition for French culinary excellence and its values of quality and tradition.
At Le Grand Véfour, on his table’s tablecloth, Jean Cocteau drew the blue white and red cockerel that became the association’s logo.
Jean-Pierre Haeberlin, owner of the Auberge de l’Ill with his brother Paul was elected for the first of his five terms as president.
The association was renamed “Les Grandes Tables du Monde”.
Jean-Claude Vrinat from Taillevent was elected president.
Marc Haeberlin, from the Auberge de l’Ill, became president of Les Grandes Tables du Monde.
For the association’s 60th anniversary, the annual congress took place in Bristol. It was
the chance to pay tribute to Jean-Pierre Haeberlin, who died this year. David Sinapian from Pic was elected president for his first term.
The association turned 70 in Milan and re-elected David Sinapian as president for his third term.
The second edition of les Rencontres, a day of discussions and dinners, is taking place in Munich.