Chef of Lucas Carton from 2021 to 2026, where he held the house's Michelin star.
What is his background?
Hugo Bourny trained with two major names of French gastronomy, Arnaud Donckele and Anne-Sophie Pic. From those brigades he keeps a demanding relationship with technique, cooking and seasoning.
In 2021 he took charge of the kitchens of Lucas Carton, a historic house in the 8th arrondissement, and kept its Michelin star throughout his five years there, with a contemporary menu grounded in classical foundations.
In 2026 he left Lucas Carton for the South. He now leads the kitchens of the LJ Hôtels & Co group in Béziers, which is behind the Château de Lignan project among others.
What is his cuisine?
His cooking starts from the great French classics and moves towards a contemporary style: balanced flavours, carefully chosen produce, delicate seasoning. Smoking, ageing and broths scented with flowers and herbs give his plates depth.
The menu below, offered to Prémices clients, gives the measure. Three bites open the meal, from smoked mackerel to radish lifted with sorrel and mint. Line-caught bluefin tuna arrives raw, smoked with vanilla, in an iced geranium broth. Two dishes then answer each other: aged monkfish, briny, in a hawthorn and miso broth, followed by a 120-day Perche poularde, earthier, coated in a verjuice sabayon. The dessert, named Capucine, brings together green coffee, Andoa chocolate and cubeb pepper.
All these dishes come from a menu Hugo Bourny actually served; he revises its composition according to the season and your guests.
Where can he cook for you?
Hugo Bourny can cook for a private table in Paris, the city where he led Lucas Carton, on request and depending on his availability: see our private chef in Paris. Based in Béziers, he can also join a villa on the Riviera on the same terms: private chef on the French Riviera. His position in Béziers comes first; Prémices confirms each date with him before replying to you.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hugo Bourny still chef of Lucas Carton?
No. He led Lucas Carton from 2021 to 2026 and held the house's Michelin star there. He now heads the kitchens of the LJ Hôtels & Co group in Béziers.
Can he cook for a dinner in my home?
Yes, on request and depending on his availability, in Paris as well as in the South. Prémices coordinates his visit and the running of the service, in your home or a private venue.
How do I get a proposal for an evening with him?
Describe the date, venue and format you have in mind. Our team sends you a quote within 24 hours and confirms the chef's availability within 48 hours. For prices, see our private chef pricing page.
Welcome Hugo Bourny to your table: describe your evening. We come back to you within 24 hours and confirm the chef's availability within 48 hours.
See also: Michelin-starred chef at home, the complete experience and all our chefs.