Recently, we paid tribute to Chef André Soltner, one of the original great chefs who helped shape French cuisine in New York. He did this with his brilliance, dedication and humility. Throughout his remarkable career, he only missed 5 services. His dedication went beyond the restaurant kitchen as his heart was deeply committed to teaching and helping the next generation. Chef Soltner has been an integral part of Ment’or since its inception and his energy would light up at every competition he judged and every conversation he had with an aspiring chef. He was beyond proud when we won Gold at the Bocuse d’Or in 2017.
To honor the extraordinary legacy and contributions of Chef Soltner, we have renamed our Ment’or Grant Program to the Chef André Soltner Grant Program for Ment’or. This renaming honors his lifelong dedication to mentorship, education, and culinary excellence. We believe this new name reflects the values and mission that the grant program was founded upon, and will continue to uphold.
Visit our Instagram to see more celebrated Ment’or moments, from our grant program highlights to behind-the-scenes glimpses of Team USA at the Bocuse d’Or.
