Valeriy ChigarnovCommunity profile

After completing his training at the SWISSAM academy, Valery went on an internship in the United States. His first internship was at the Betony restaurant (New York, New York), which holds 1 Michelin star (2015) and a 3-star rating from The New York Times. Valery worked under Chef Brice Shumman for six months. He then spent another six months at the Manresa restaurant (Los Gatos, California), owned by David Kinch and part of the Relais & Chateaux group. This restaurant, run by the renowned American chef, also holds 3 Michelin stars.

In Russia, Valery has worked on several notable projects in Moscow: Beluga, Krasota, Zhirko, and 4rest.

Valery entered the culinary profession at the age of 26, deciding to completely change his creative and life path. After completing his training at the SWISSAM academy, Valery went on an internship in the United States, first for six months at the Betony restaurant (New York), which holds 1 Michelin star (2015) and a 3-star rating from The New York Times, working under Chef Brice Shumman. Then, for another six months, he went to Manresa (Los Gatos), which is part of the Relais & Chateaux group. The restaurant, run by the renowned American chef David Kinch, also holds 3 Michelin stars. In Russia, Valery has worked on several notable projects in Moscow: Beluga, Krasota, Zhirko, and 4rest.

Influential culinary schools: Catalan (for its innovation), French (for its classical approach), and Asian (for its sauces). Hobbies: Sports: skiing, skydiving, swimming, and others. He was an athlete in the past. Currently, he doesn't have enough time for sports, so he considers activities like swimming and gym workouts as hobbies. He enjoys literature, especially in English, and is a proponent of vertical reading. Role Models: He has many, including Marco-Pierre White, Pierre Koffmann, David Kinch, and Brice Shumman. Inspiration for new dishes: Valery is primarily inspired by the ingredients themselves: "Especially when you go to the market and find something truly special!"