Jean-Christophe Novelli is a Michelin and 5AA Rosette award winning chef, whose attributes include AA Chef’s Chef of the Year, European Chef of the Year finalist representing Great Britain and the prestigious Egon Ronay Dessert of the Year. He has won restaurant of the year several times and many other awards on numerous occasions. His Novelli Academy Cookery School, where he personally takes courses, is placed in the top 25 in the world.

He is described as making women swoon with the flick of his whisk, voted “The worlds Sexiest Chef” by New York Times and in the Sky viewers “Top 50 beautiful Men” poll.

Jean-Christophe Novelli began his exciting career at the age of fourteen as a baker in his home town of Arras, Northern France, becoming head private chef to Elie de Rothschild in Paris before the age of 20.

Jean-Christophe's life changed completely when he arrived in Great Britain in 1983. Jean-Christophe spent a year helping his mentor and best friend Keith Floyd, taking care of his pub as head chef whilst Keith was filming his famous TV Shows.

In 1996, Jean Christophe opened his first restaurant Maison Novelli in Clerkenwell, London, followed quickly by Novelli W8, Novelli EC1 and Les Saveurs in Mayfair. In addition to his mini empire, Jean-Christophe also launched Novelli at the Cellars; Cape Town's leading five-star Relais et chateaux Hotel, Moulin de Jean in Normandy, France and was chef consultant on Sea France Ferries. Over his career Jean-Christophe has accumulated no less than four consecutive Michelin Stars.

In recent years, Jean-Christophe was Chef patron at Novelli at Auberge du Lac, Brocket Hall, Hertfordshire and also Novelli in the City, London Capital Club. After a successful three year relationship and putting both restaurants on the international map, Jean-Christophe decided to move on to new ventures.

The Novelli Academy opened its doors in April 22nd 2005, being placed highly in the ‘Top 25 Cookery Schools in the World' after a month. Jean-Christophe restored part of his 14th century Hertfordshire farmhouse to accommodate Novelli Academy in his own home.

The Novelli Academy one-day courses are designed to appeal to all ages and abilities novice or experienced. We at the Novelli Academy aim to make cookery and wine appreciation accessible to everyone, and if this was not enough Jean-Christophe will personally guide you through the day and as a fantastic entertainer, gregarious in nature and has an enormous sense of fun that is not only contagious but instantly puts everybody at ease, we guarantee to make this a day you will never forget!

We are hosting various courses at the Academy for more information e-mail: academy@jeanchristophenovelli.com

Jean-Christophe opened his first British gastro pub on Friday 13th January 2006. 'A Touch of Novelli' at The White Horse in Harpenden, Hertfordshire this is one of many new Novelli gastro pubs planned around the country and opened to rave reviews from diners, locals and celebrities alike. Further details can be obtained at the website: www.atouchofnovelli.com

The new ‘Everyday Novelli’ recipe book is available from 24 January 2008 from Headline Publishers and features a number of mouthwatering recipes for you to try at home. A selection of French wines from small producers will also be available under the Novelli brand and sold online at www.novelliwine.co.uk. Jean-Christophe has personally selected these for their high quality yet affordable attributes.

Jean-Christophe's TV Career is going from strength to strength and he will be appearing frequently on British screens throughout 2008. The Hell's Kitchen star who featured on British screen in a breathtaking endurance documentary show 'Alive' which was filmed in extreme sub-zero temperatures in the snow-capped Andes mountains, also appeared on the digital UKTV 'Food Uncut’ and not forgetting XFactor 'Battle of the Stars', 'Family Fortunes', ‘Al Murray’, ‘Ant & Dec Saturday night takeaway’.

Jean-Christophe can be seen this year in regular slots of 'The Richard and Judy show', 'Daily Cooks', ‘Through the Keyhole’ as well as Jonathan Ross.

This year’s new and exciting ventures sees a range of Novelli Premium Frozen meals by Findus to be sold through Tesco & Sainsbury’s Stores. Jean-Christophe Novelli has worked very closely with Findus in creating and developing this restaurant quality range of meals. Jean-Christophe has spent many days and nights in Newcastle at the Findus Factory, ensuring every single product meets his high expectations at every stage of development. Just some of the Premium dishes that will be available are: Lasagna Novelli, Haddock Mornay, Lemon & Honey Roast Chicken, Apple & Raisin Crepe Crumble with white chocolate brandy sauce & toasted oats & White and Dark Crepe Chocolat, more information can be obtained at www.findusnovelli.co.uk, The national TV campaign will be launching in February.

Further details of Jean-Christophe Novelli's activities and forthcoming events on the celebrity chef can be obtained from his office Novelli Associates on 01582 454070