Gourmet chef Anne-Sophie Pic teams up with Marcel Ravin for an exclusive dining event in Monaco
The fifth edition of the prestigious Festival des Étoiles Monte-Carlo is currently underway in the glamorous principality of Monaco, offering a series of exceptional dinners that bring together top Michelin-starred chefs from around the world.
This summer-long celebration of culinary talent, held across various iconic venues in Monte Carlo, showcases creativity, precision, and refinement in haute cuisine. The Festival des Étoiles Monte-Carlo is more than just a dining experience; it's a "sensory journey into culinary excellence," combining the art of haute cuisine with Monte Carlo’s luxurious atmosphere.
One of the upcoming highlights of the festival is the fourth dinner, which will take place at the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort's Blue Bay restaurant. Marcel Ravin, the resident chef at Blue Bay, will be hosting this exclusive event in collaboration with the renowned French chef, Anne-Sophie Pic.
Marcel Ravin, who has been leading the kitchens at Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort since 2005, hails from Martinique and has trained in Alsace, Lyon, and Brussels. Anne-Sophie Pic, on the other hand, is the most decorated female chef in the world, with her culinary reach extending to half a dozen countries and three continents. She reclaimed Maison Pic's third Michelin star in 2007, following the sudden passing of her father, and has since expanded her empire to include acclaimed flagship restaurants in Lausanne, Paris, Megève, London, Dubai, and Singapore.
The menu for the fourth dinner, a six-course tasting experience, is crafted by Marcel Ravin and Anne-Sophie Pic, promising an unforgettable culinary exchange. The full detailed menus for each collaboration are unique, reflecting the fusion of the guest chef’s style with the host chef’s expertise, celebrated in the festival’s exclusive settings.
Blue Bay, a restaurant renowned for its bustling open kitchen and breathtaking sea views, was refreshed in 2024. Alexandra Saguet's design for Blue Bay features warm wood panelling, floral details, metallic touches, and chandeliers inspired by the Caribbean balisier flower. The seafront terrace extends over the Larvotto peninsula, furnished with wood and green velvet armchairs, providing a perfect setting for this gastronomic extravaganza.
For those seeking an even more intimate dining experience, La Table de Marcel, a 'restaurant within a restaurant' at Blue Bay, offers seating for eight guests. The cost of €700 per person, including wine pairing, makes it a special occasion destination.
The Festival des Étoiles Monte-Carlo 2025 has already welcomed chefs like Hirotaka Wada, Albert Adrià, and Davide Oldani at venues like L’Abysse Monte-Carlo, Louis XV, and Pavyllon Monte-Carlo. With the fourth dinner fast approaching, food lovers should not miss this opportunity to be part of this sensory journey into culinary excellence.
- The fifth edition of the Festival des Étoiles Monte-Carlo, a summer-long celebration of culinary talent, is currently showcasing luxury dining experiences across various iconic venues in Monte Carlo.
- The upcoming fourth dinner at the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort's Blue Bay restaurant will be a sensory journey into culinary excellence, featuring Marcel Ravin and Anne-Sophie Pic.
- Marcel Ravin, a leading chef from Martinique, will be hosting this exclusive event in collaboration with the most decorated female chef in the world, Anne-Sophie Pic.
- Anne-Sophie Pic has extended her culinary empire to include flagship restaurants in several global cities, such as Lausanne, Paris, Megève, London, Dubai, and Singapore.
- The menu for the fourth dinner, a six-course tasting experience, is a fusion of Marcel Ravin's style with Anne-Sophie Pic's expertise, reflecting the Festival's focus on global cuisines.
- Blue Bay's design, refreshed in 2024, showcases a blend of warm wood panelling, floral details, metallic touches, and chandeliers inspired by the Caribbean balisier flower.
- For an even more intimate dining experience, La Table de Marcel offers seating for eight guests, making it a unique destination for special occasions where food-and-drink lovers can enjoy wine pairing.
- The Festival des Étoiles Monte-Carlo has already welcomed several esteemed chefs like Hirotaka Wada, Albert Adrià, and Davide Oldani at venues like L’Abysse Monte-Carlo, Louis XV, and Pavyllon Monte-Carlo.
- Food lovers should follow the Festival des Étoiles Monte-Carlo on social media for updates on the fourth dinner, as well as future events featuring leading chefs in the world of haute cuisine, art, lifestyle, and entertainment.
