Chef Nicolas Stamm-Corby at La Fourchette

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About Chef Nicolas Stamm-Corby

Nicolas Stamm-Corby is a highly acclaimed French chef known for his refined cuisine and his restaurant, La Fourchette des Ducs. He opened his first restaurant at the age of 25 and has achieved significant recognition, including the Gault&Millau d'Or Grand Est. His culinary journey is closely intertwined with his husband, Serge Schaal, who is an essential partner in their restaurant's success.

★Awards & Recognition

Gault&Millau d'Or Grand Est (2023)★Pastry Chef at the Nobel Prize Banquet (…

Chef Timeline

Trained at hotel school

Attended the Illkirch-Graffenstaden hotel school.

Apprenticeship

Trained in Colmar with Jean...

Opened La Fourchette

La Fourchette

Opened his first 16-seat restaurant in downtown Haguenau at the age of 25.

Pastry Chef at Nobel Prize Banquet

Served as Pastry Chef at the Nobel Prize banquet on two occasions.

2023

Received Gault&Millau d'Or Grand Est

La Fourchette des Ducs

Awarded the Gault&Millau d'Or Grand Est.

2026

Chaired Prosper Montagné Culinary Award

Chaired the 75th Prosper Montagné Culinary Award.

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Key Information

Nicolas Stamm-Corby is a highly acclaimed French chef known for his refined cuisine and his restaurant, La Fourchette des Ducs. He opened his first restaurant at the age of 25 and has achieved significant recognition, including the Gault&Millau d'Or Grand Est. His culinary journey is closely intertwined with his husband, Serge Schaal, who is an essential partner in their restaurant's success.

Customer Perception

However, his awards and roles (like chairing prestigious culinary awards) suggest a perception of high culinary skill, leadership, and respect within the professional community.

Cuisine Highlights

Refined French CuisineCreative GastronomyElegant Pastry Work

News

Awarded Gault&Millau d'Or Grand Est in 2023.
Chaired the 75th Prosper Montagné Culinary Award in January 2026.
Has served multiple times as Pastry Chef at the Nobel Prize banquet.

Restaurants by chef

La Fourchette, La Fourchette des Ducs

Additional Details

Nicolas Stamm-Corby trained at the Illkirch-Graffenstaden hotel school. His restaurant, La Fourchette des Ducs, is located in Haguenau, Bas-Rhin, France. He emphasizes the collaborative nature of his work with his husband, Serge Schaal, stating that the restaurant 'wouldn't have the same flavor, or at least the same scope' without him.

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