Christian Gillet, French Baking Champion, and Rachel Blanchon, Scientist. Together, they co-authored the French bakery reference book “Devenir Boulanger” and co-founded the company “Pour Apprendre autrement” (rebranded as “BakeLabRC” in 2023).
Originally from a small village between the Vosges and Germany, Benoît developed his passion for cooking on the family farm, where large communal meals nurtured his calling as a chef.
With over 40 years of professional experience, including 30 years in luxury hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants, and high-end catering across the globe, Chef Georges Ringeisen has dedicated the past decade to shaping the next generation of culinary talent.
Are you a graduate of the Institut Disciples Escoffier’s Diploma Program in Bakery or Pastry? Ready to take your culinary passion to the next level and become a future leader in the sweet culinary arts? Thanks to a prestigious partnership with the Institut Culinaire de France (ICF) in Bordeaux, you now have the opportunity to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Sweet Culinary Arts & Entrepreneurship — in just one year!
Institut Disciples Escoffier (IDE) proudly hosted a series of exclusive culinary events in early April 2025, featuring acclaimed French chef Benoit Witz, recipient of the prestigious Michelin Green Star and head chef of Jardin Secret Restaurant in France.
