One star in the 2026 Michelin Guide (Zostera).
What is his background?
Julien Dumas built his career alongside great names of French cuisine, in leading Parisian houses. The Michelin Guide highlights two key stages: Lucas Carton in the 8th arrondissement, and Bellefeuille, the restaurant of the Saint James Paris.
From those years in the brigade he keeps a demand for precision and a constant attachment to the taste of produce. He now runs the kitchen of Zostera on rue Pergolèse in western Paris, which the 2026 Michelin Guide added to its list of new starred tables.
What is his cuisine?
Julien Dumas's common thread is nature and its calendar. The sea takes a large place in his menus, alongside herbs, plants and vegetables, worked with exactness so each keeps its own flavour. The name of his restaurant says as much: Zostera is the scientific name of eelgrass, a marine plant.
His pairings may surprise on paper, but balance always wins over effect. He aims for accuracy rather than demonstration, with a personal approach attentive to the environment and set by what each month brings.
In your home, this translates into a meal designed around the week of your reception: what the sea and the kitchen garden offer at that precise moment. No sample menu appears on this page. The chef writes a proposal for your date, according to the number of covers and your guests' diets, and you approve it before the dinner.
Where can he cook for you?
Julien Dumas travels first within Paris and Île-de-France, near Zostera: see our private chef in Paris. Cooking so turned towards the sea naturally suits a villa on the Mediterranean coast; such a trip is studied case by case, depending on his schedule: private chef on the French Riviera.
Frequently asked questions
Is Julien Dumas a Michelin-starred chef?
Yes. Zostera, the restaurant he runs on rue Pergolèse in the 16th arrondissement, received one star in the 2026 Michelin Guide.
Can he prepare a dinner in my home?
Yes. Prémices organises his visit to your residence or a private venue. Service at Zostera comes first, so his free evenings follow the restaurant's calendar.
How do I book Julien Dumas?
Give the date, city and number of guests in your request. A quote reaches you within 24 hours and the chef's presence is confirmed within 48 hours. Price references are on our private chef pricing page.
Welcome Julien Dumas 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.