Born to vegetable-gardener parents, Christian Tetedoie was brought up from an early age to respect the products of the earth. Named Un des Meilleurs Apprentis de France at the age of 17, he joined the kitchens of his mentor, Paul Bocuse, followed by those of L’Élysée and several Michelin-starred establishments. In 1986, he opened his restaurant in Lyon, France, which quickly had to relocate to larger premises due to its popularity. Winner of the Meilleur Ouvrier de France title in 1996, he has been president of Maîtres Cuisiniers de France—the country's most important association of chefs—since 2011. He was awarded the Légion d'honneur the same year. Deeply committed to sharing and promoting French gastronomy and sustainable practices, he founded L'Arsenic, a space where new chefs can exercise their creativity before opening their own restaurants. He is currently at the helm of the Michelin-starred Tetedoie in Lyon, and he was also awarded a Michelin Green Star.