OLIVIER GEYER

Born in Angers, France, Chef Olivier Geyer discovered his passion for gastronomy through his grandfather. After completing his apprenticeships in Angers, he cooked for the French Prime Minister at Hôtel Matignon during his military service before launching his career in the United Kingdom. He refined his craft at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park and later under Raymond Blanc at Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons. A 2020 finalist in the Craft Guild of Chefs' National Chef of the Year and member of the Académie Culinaire de France (USA), he now serves as Director of Import & Gourmet at What Chefs Want!, a leading US specialty-foods distributor.