One Michelin star since 2020 (Le Faham).
What is her background?
Born near Paris, Kelly Rangama grew up on Réunion island. She then trained at the Ferrandi school, worked alongside Michel Portos at the Saint-James and spent six years at L'Arôme. In 2017, Top Chef, where she competed in Hélène Darroze's team, introduced her to the wider public.
In 2019 she opened Le Faham at 108 rue Cardinet with her husband Jérôme Devreese, a pastry chef. The name evokes an orchid native to the Mascarene Islands, with almond notes. Six months after opening, in 2020, the star arrived: she became the first Michelin-starred chef from Réunion.
In 2025 Kelly Rangama was made a Knight of the National Order of Merit, a recognition that goes beyond gastronomy. From the island of her childhood to a starred table in the 17th, her journey says a lot about her cooking: a confident identity, built on hard work and on passing on her roots.
What is her cuisine?
Her cooking tells a story of mixed heritage: the precision of French technique on one side; on the other, the flavours of the Indian Ocean, spices, tropical fruit and produce, and memories of Creole family cooking. These roots are reworked with finesse, without losing any of their aromatic power.
Committed to local produce and revisited traditions, she offers a modern, refined, generous and very personal table, also shaped by her travels. At home, her world turns a dinner into a crossing between Paris and Réunion, where each plate carries a part of her story.
Prémices does not publish a sample menu for Kelly Rangama. Each proposal is written with her around your occasion, the season and your guests' constraints, then submitted to you for approval before the event. This bespoke work lets us adjust the intensity of the spices, the number of courses and the pace of the meal to your reception.
Where can she cook for you?
Kelly Rangama works with Prémices in Paris and Île-de-France, near Le Faham: see our private chef in Paris. Her Indian Ocean flavours also find their place on the Riviera, on request and subject to her dates: private chef on the French Riviera.
Frequently asked questions
Does Kelly Rangama cook in private homes?
Yes. Prémices can welcome her in your residence or a private venue for a dinner, a birthday or a corporate event. Her availability depends on the running of Le Faham.
How many guests can she cook for?
It depends on the format: an intimate seated table or a larger reception. We set the number of guests with the chef according to your venue and the kitchen available.
How do I book her for a specific date?
Send Prémices the date and venue. We check her schedule with the restaurant and confirm her visit within 48 hours. Prices are explained on our pricing page.
Welcome Kelly Rangama to your table: describe your evening. We come back to you within 24 hours and confirm her availability within 48 hours.
See also: Michelin-starred chef at home, the complete experience and all our chefs.