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Thierry Laborde is a French, Michelin-starred chef, working in London.


Early life

Laborde was brought up in southwest France, in Maylis. He decided to become a chef while in secondary school.


Training and subsequent employment

Laborde completed his formal training with the world-famous Ecole Les Rocailles, Biarritz and subsequently worked with several acclaimed chefs. These included
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at the age of 27. Laborde gained his Michelin Star in 2004 at London's L’Oranger Restaurant in St James's Street. He subsequently became head chef at
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References

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