Renowned French chef, Raymond Blanc, hosted an exclusive celebrity dining experience in the ‘Atelier Martell’ window at Harrods to highlight his passion for French gastronomy, innovation and ‘art de vivre’.

Among the guests who joined Blanc around the table were veteran radio and TV broadcaster Sir Terry Wogan, model and TV personality Jodie Kidd, entrepreneurial designer Sir Terence Conran and star of The Apprentice, Karren Brady.

Ahead of the event, Raymond Blanc commented:

“I am very excited for this special evening ahead, and looking forward to celebrating French craftsmanship and ‘joie de vivre’ with my talented guests over dinner cooked by the chefs in the unique and sumptuous surroundings of ‘Atelier Martell’”

For Blanc, who has teamed up with luxury cognac brand Martell, the dinner is an opportunity to highlight his crusade to reignite enthusiasm for his native fare amongst the British audience. In an era where British taste buds have been bombarded with an array of cuisine styles, Blanc is determined that French flare, expertise and style should not to be overlooked as it still represents the heart of western gastronomy.