Biography

Chef Rene-Etienne has over 35 years-experience in French cuisine, he was an Executive Chef and now is a full time Chef instructor in French Cooking Class. Chef Rene's aim is to give you a personal experience of the true taste of traditional French cuisine. He is enthusiastic to assist you into the journey of French dining including the starters, main courses, desserts, bakery, etc.

He loves sharing cooking ideas and his special techniques of classical and neo-classical French cuisine, that enriches your dining experience at home.

He had appeared on TVB Jade culinary show 'Original Food' and featured in numerous local newspapers and magazines such as Sing Tao Daily, Apple Daily, Hong Kong Walkers, HK Magazine and U Magazine, etc.
Experience Highlights

Private Chef (2021 - Present)
Chef Instructor, French Cooking Education Co. Ltd (2014 - 2021)
Executive Chef, La Terrasse Wine Bar and Restaurant (2006 - 2013)
Head Chef, Chez Moi Restaurant (2005 - 2006)
Head Chef, La Boucherie, Thailand (2001 - 2003)
Head Chef, La Margelle Restaurant, France (2000 - 2001)
Head Chef, Au Fil Du Temps (One Michelin Stared), Place Des St Augstins 84, France (1999 - 2000)
Head Chef, La Prevote Restaurant (One Michelin Stared), L'Isle Sur La Sorgue 84, France (1998 - 1999)
Baker, Boulangerie Patisserie, France (1992 - 1998)
Head Chef, Ste Eurest Wagon Lit, France (1990 - 1992)
Sous Chef, Estella, France (1988 - 1990)
Pastry Chef, Pizza Del Arte, France (1987 - 1988)
Chef de Partie, La Nouvelle Gastronomie Francaise, France (1986 - 1987)
Commis, Quesada Restaurant, France (1984 - 1986)
Apprentice, Bakery Teisseire, France (1982 - 1984)
Cuisines

French cuisine
Spoken Language(s)

English
Chef's Note

Please hire one waiter from MobiChef if there is no domestic helper to assist table service
Service ro HK Island and Kowloon only
In case there is any inconsistency between the translation of the English and Chinese dishes in the menu, the English shall prevail
I will bring 1 kitchen assistant for cooking work if there are over 12 guests
I will arrive 3 hours prior to the dining time
I can prepare vegetarian portion for some of your guests
For location that is not accessible by van/car, please contact Concierge for enquiry before placing an order
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Showing 19 review(s) submitted by Gourmets who booked Chef's service:
Kenneth W

Compliment from my son. 5 star! Thanks very much from u and chef Rene. Great food and we had a wonderful evening :)

Menu selected: Customised French Dinner
Eric C

We enjoyed a lot the cuisine prepared by Chef Rene. The green pea truffles soap was delicious. The Foie Gras was soft and nice. The beef and fish were good too. The dining experience was fantastic and my guests were very satisfied with the dinner.

Menu selected: 5-Course Tailor Made Menu
Stephane H

We had a fantastic experience with Rene and definitely recommend him Very professional. Excellent ingredients cooked to perfection with a beautiful presentation.

Menu selected: French Gourmet
Janice L

A TOP TOP rating for both the chef and waiter. Super professional and top quality.

Menu selected: French by French
Wallace N

Chef Rene is very friendly and professional.
We love his cooking and the food is very delicious ????????????????

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Elsie L

It was a wonderful night! Chef Rene is well-organized with the dishes serving on a perfect pace! The portion of the food was large enough to keep us full. The dishes were well-presented and rich in natural taste. Chef just made the dinner an extraordinary experience!

Menu selected: Gastronomie
Ian L

Thanks to MobiChef and Chef Rene for bringing us a seamless dining experience. We had a memorable night with fabulous French dishes around. All of us were thoroughly impressed and satisfied by chef’s cooking. To those who are looking for traditional/classic French cuisine, here’s the one. Special credits to Gary who provided wonderful waiter service to us as always. Highly recommended!

Menu selected: French by French
Eric Y

Everything was great. We had a fantastic night!

Menu selected: 5-Course Seasonal Menu
Randall A

It was surely a dinner to remember! Thanks so much for organising! Chef Rene was fantastic and our guests left happy. The dishes were elegant and delicious, which they are what you would find in any 5-star French Restaurant. Michael, the waiter was also great and experienced! He was always there when we needed him. Thanks to MobiChef for an amazing experience. I will definitely book again!

Menu selected: Tailor-made menu
Ms. K

It was fantastic. My friends all enjoyed the food very much!

Menu selected: La Passion
Connie K

Chef Rene was cheerful, helpful and very accommodating. The dinner; pea soup with truffle, quail with foie gras, rack of lamb, and creme caramel and hot fondant chocolate cake, was flawless and as good as anything in a Michelin star restaurant. We could not have been more delighted and will certainly be inviting Rene back in the future.

Menu selected: Gastronomie
Anderson C

Thanks for bringing the French restaurant experience to my home. Chef Rene made sure that we had everything we need and we also appreciated to make everything so perfect and neat. Rene came over to my house 2.5 hours earlier to prepare; from a personalised explanation of the full run-down, to the amazing presentation. Food was unexpectedly delicious and both Rene & the staff (Alexis) were fabulous too. Working in a unfamiliar kitchen and limited kitchen supplies, Chef Rene stood up to truly high levels of skills & professionalism to deliver the same level (or high level) of 5 star hotel French Cuisine. The only room for improvement is that he couldn’t read the Japanese/Chinese instructions on my oven.

Menu selected: Etoilé 5 courses
Chyvette I

Thank you for organising everything. We had a wonderful time and the food was excellent. And Gary was so attentive and efficient.

Menu selected: Chef tailor-made menu
Lauren C

Chef Rene was amazing. We had short fuse so many times and the oven stopped working so many times too. It must be very frustrating for him. But he kept his cool and delivered delicious dinner! All the guests were happy.

Menu selected: French Cuisine
Philip L

The food was overall good but not outstanding. We expected a bit more with this pricing . The big disappointment was the souffle, which tasted like it wasn't fully cooked in the middle. I asked the Chef and he said he "purposely made it moist". Anyway, he was pleasant and worked hard, so it's OK.

Menu selected: French by French
Pierre-Edouard D

Amazing experience with chef Rene, all the guests enjoyed very much the food, the products were extremely fresh and chef Rene's touch made it an unforgettable experience. Dessert was of another world!

Menu selected: Etoilé
patrick b

Fantastic dinner. Escargot very popular. Wish we had ordered more courses.

Menu selected: Tailor made menu
Shirley L

Chef Rene prepared a sumptuous traditional French dinner for us. We all enjoyed very much.

Menu selected: Gastronomie
Wendy K

當日選擇French by French menu, 同廚師交談佢講自己主要做傳統法國菜, 帶比食客最傳統嘅法國菜味道!

廚師解釋因爲佢用靚嘅食材,所以需要提早預訂。食落果然零舍不同!好好味!值得推薦。

Menu selected: French by French