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Article: STARPROFILE Raymond Blanc
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- Evening Times
- Article date:
- December 13, 2000
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Image: Charming French chef Best Known For: Being the chef-
patron of Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons Early Life: Born in Besancan
and enjoyed a golden childhood. At seven, he was an accomplished
hunter-gatherer of food, particularly enjoying frog hunting with his
father.
Career: Did a variety of jobs, including modelling and working in
a factory. At 19, he saw a beautiful restaurant in his home town and
knew his destiny. Started as a cleaner, then became a waiter. In
1972, he arrived in Britain and soon opened his first restaurant.
Now ...