Who Is Noëmie Honiat, the Pastry Chef Who Fascinates?

Noëmie Honiat in a luxurious restaurant

Noëmie Honiat, born on February 6, 1989, in Versailles, is a renowned pastry chef. She became known to the general public by participating in the show Top Chef on M6. Since then, she has managed to establish her talent and passion for pastry.

Promising Beginnings

From adolescence, Noëmie developed a passion for cooking. She joined the Paul-Augier Hotel School in Nice, where she obtained a Technological Baccalaureate in Hospitality, followed by a BTS option B (Culinary Arts and Table Service) and an additional mention as a Restaurant Dessert Cook. She completed her internships in prestigious establishments such as the Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes and the Grand Hôtel de Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat.

Noëmie Honiat has always been passionate about cooking. As a child, she already loved making desserts for her family. Today, she has made it her profession... and she never lets go of her famous copper saucepan!
Noëmie Honiat has always been passionate about cooking. As a child, she already loved making desserts for her family. Today, she has made it her profession… and she never lets go of her famous copper saucepan!

Revealed by Top Chef

In 2012, at only 22 years old, Noëmie participated in season 3 of Top Chef, where she placed fifth. She returned in 2014 for season 5 and reached the final, finishing in third place. These participations brought her national fame and opened new opportunities.

Behind her sparkling demeanor, Noëmie Honiat is a true fighter. Her appearance on Top Chef allowed her to prove that she was much more than a pastry chef: an accomplished chef, capable of competing with the best
Behind her sparkling demeanor, Noëmie Honiat is a true fighter. Her appearance on Top Chef allowed her to prove that she was much more than a pastry chef: an accomplished chef, capable of competing with the best

A Diversified Career

After her television appearances, Noëmie partnered with her companion, chef Quentin Bourdy, to take over the family hotel-restaurant "L’Univers" in Villefranche-de-Rouergue. Together, they earned two toques in the Gault&Millau and a Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide. In 2016, they opened a second establishment, "Le Jacques a dit."

Media Presence and Commitments

Noëmie continues to share her passion through various media appearances. In 2018, she appeared as a judge on the show Le Meilleur Pâtissier and, in 2019, she hosted the Netflix program C’est du gâteau! (Nailed It! France). Since 2023, she has been a judge on the show La Meilleure Boulangerie de France on M6.

A Fulfilling Personal Life

Married to Quentin Bourdy since 2014, the couple has two children: a son, Zacharie, born in 2016, and a daughter, Evie, born in 2017. Despite a busy schedule, Noëmie places great importance on her family life and manages to balance her professional and personal commitments.

Noëmie and Quentin Bourdy met through gastronomy. Since their marriage in 2014, they have successfully combined love and culinary passion by taking over a family restaurant together. A couple that proves talent and love go hand in hand
Noëmie and Quentin Bourdy met through gastronomy. Since their marriage in 2014, they have successfully combined love and culinary passion by taking over a family restaurant together. A couple that proves talent and love go hand in hand

Recently, during the broadcast of season 12 of La Meilleure Boulangerie de France, Noëmie had to temporarily step away for professional reasons. She reassured her fans via a video on Instagram, explaining that her colleague Chiara Serpaggi would replace her for four weeks.

At 35, Noëmie Honiat continues to inspire with her rich journey and passion for pastry. Her dynamism and creativity make her a well-known figure in contemporary French gastronomy.

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