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THE LOWE SYNDROME TRUST CHARITY EVENT
Tuesday 25th September 2007
Floridita, Wardour Street, Soho, London

BIO

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 Christphe 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 Auaberge du Lac, Brocket Hall, Hertfordshire and also Novelli in the City, London Capital Clup. After a successful three year relationship and putting both restaurants on the international map, Jean Christophe decided to move on to new ventures

Novelli Academy opened its doors in April 22nd 2005, being placed highly in the ‘Top 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 optained to rave reviews from diners, locals and celebrities alike. Further details can be obtained at the website: www.atouchofnovelli.com

Over the years, some of Jean Christophe's culinary accolades included ‘5 AA Rosettes’ ‘AA Chefs Chef of the Year’ 1998, ‘European Chef of the year' competition representing Great Britain, ‘Face of the Future’ The Times 1986 ‘Newcomer of the year' Carlton TV Awards, Egon Ronay ' Dessert of the year 1992' for his famous Jack-in-the-Box dessert, many times voted ‘Restaurant of the Year’, awarded on numerous occasions ‘Best Restaurant of the Year outside London’.
He has been described as having the ability to make women "Swoon at the flick of his whisk!" and Harpers & Queen in 1999 described Jean Christophe as the "5th most alluring man in the world”, “World’s Sexiest Chef”(New York Times) and voted by sky viewers one of the “Top 50 most beautiful men”.

Jean Christophe's TV Career is going from strength to strength and will be appearing frequently on British screens throughout 2007. 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’, ‘The Apprentice – you’re fired’.
Jean Christophe was also seen this year in regular slots of 'The Richard and Judy show', 'Saturday Cooks', ‘Soap star Super chef’ and not forgetting 'Daily Cooks'. He will also be seen shortly on the new series of Hells Kitchen, supporting his very good friend Marco Pierre White.

Also in September Jean Christophe to be Awarded Honorary Doctor of Arts from Bedfordshire University. 30 years in trade and achievements in cooking. Jean Christophe is only the 3rd chef ever in history to achieve this recognition.

This year’s new and exciting ventures sees a range of Novelli Premium Frozen meals by Findus these are available from 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, Jean Christophe will also did an appearance in store Tesco’s at Kingston Park, Newcastle to promote this venture.

We also see 'The Ultimate Range' Jean Christophe's Electrical kitchen appliances being sold in leading retailers from Autumn 2007.

A few more ventures for this year:
Jean Christophe's Wine will be available from the end of the summer at a number of hotels, Conference Centers and pubs in the UK or you can purchase them direct from: www.Novelliwine.com.
Jean Christophe's Premium Saucepans will be available from the end of 2007 in leading UK & Ireland retailers. What an exciting year!
Jean Christophe's Book will be available in stores in February next year.

And not to forget Jean Christophe Sport & Fitness enthusiast wanted to become a footballer in his earlier years will be undertaking a triathlon! So watch out for this!

Further details of Jean Christophe Novelli's activities and forth coming events on the celebrity chef can be obtained on his website: www.jeanchristophenovelli.com or from his Office Novelli Associates on 01582 454070.

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