Meet Alain Passard, the greatest vegetarian chef in the world!

Once a master rôtisseur, French chef Alain Passard has spent the last 16 years leading a revolution in vegetarian world cuisine

It’s a little disconcerting to meet a world-famous three Michelin star French chef when he’s dressed in just pyjamas and slippers. It’s even more bewildering when you know that Alain Passard, this particular chef, perhaps more than any other, has been responsible for a revolution in world cuisine. You’d expect him to be more… imposing. Perhaps even a little pompous. But here he is in his pyjamas and slippers in India, checking out the produce at Tijara Organic Farm, Rajasthan.

French chef Alain Passard, once known for his meat dishes, is now practically the world ambassador of international vegetarian cuisine(Douglas McWall)

Alain Passard patented the Bouquet De Roses apple tart, a dish that honours the flower and the fruit (JC Amiel)

“By returning to seasonality, something unique will happen. Whenever you’ll go to a restaurant, you’ll witness the singularity of a chef’s work, just like a good play or an opera.”

Legume En Aigre Doux, one of the many celebrated dishes at L’Arpège

Sushi Asperge, another celebrated dish at L’Arpège (Sophie Rolland)

Chef Alain Passard in the comfort of his kitchen. (JC Amiel)

Asperge á la Verticale, a sought after dish at L’Arpège (JC Amiel)

“I would want to work for Indian chefs just to learn their cuisine and how to make their bread!”

Chef Manjeet Gill from ITC hosted chef Passard and accompanied him to the Tijara Organic Farm in Rajasthan (JC Amiel)