A Poetic Chronicle of the Forth Food Influencers Awards

Whispers of Taste and Time: A Poetic Chronicle of the Fourth Food Influencers Awards at Château Saint-Georges

On the 27th of April, beneath a sky softened by Riviera light and the perfume of spring, the gates of Château Saint-Georges in Grasse opened not just to an event-but to a dream. There, where marble meets magnolia and history rests on hilltops, the fourth edition of the Food Influencers Awards unfolded like the turning of a storybook page, gilded with flavor, artistry, and soul.

The Carriage Arrives, the Tale Begins

The day began not with a whisper, but with a glide-a white vintage car from Retro Style Car coasting down the château's alley, a vision of nostalgia and nobility. It seemed to herald something magical, as if summoning the spirit of old-world elegance into a modern fairy tale. This was no ordinary gathering-it was a celebration of the art de vivre, a festival of senses where influencers, chefs, artisans, and creators were not mere guests, but characters in a living narrative.

Conversations Beneath Chandeliers

In the château's heart, a conference sparked minds awake, as voices from gastronomy and digital realms explored the tension-and harmony-between taste and technology. Questions flowed like wine: How do screens shape the way we savor? Is the plate still sacred, or now a canvas for clicks? It was a meeting of minds that echoed softly through velvet halls, setting the tone for a day that danced between tradition and transformation.

The Alchemy of a Master's Hands

Then, silence-followed by awe. In the sun-warmed kitchen, Pierre Jean Quinonero, France's Pastry Champion 2024, began to move. Cameras circled like satellites as he crafted his masterpiece: a citron tarte, gleaming, precise as poetry. His every gesture held reverence for the craft, his precision a quiet homage to the gods of pâtisserie. The tart emerged not as dessert, but epiphany-crisp, luminous, transcendent.

Silks, Sparkles, and the Language of Gowns

Suddenly, the château stirred with new magic. Caviar Couture unveiled their fashion show, and time stood still. Gowns shimmered like champagne under the golden light, each stitch a syllable in a love story. It was as if Versailles had lent its opulence to the moment, and every hemline whispered royalty.

Ten Chefs, Ten Worlds

The spell continued with a symphony of chefs. Ten culinary artisans-Sébastien Zunino, Clara Germain, Nader al Bacha, Bruno Seillery, Julien Mathey, Assan, Sophie Perrin, Félix Race, Jefte Alves, Victor Brandi-took their place like musicians in an orchestra, each one playing in flavors and fire. Guests wandered like curious travelers through their creations, each bite a passport, each aroma a departure.

Music, Emotion, and Stardust

As twilight deepened, the air turned electric with Francis Chibuzo's voice-rich, soulful, laced with joy. His performance wasn't merely heard; it was felt, vibrating through skin and sky, lifting spirits in a crescendo of rhythm and warmth.

The château sighed again into elegance as Juliette Dubois' gowns took to the garden runway. Feminine, her creations glided like ghosts of goddesses past, anchoring the evening in sensual grace.

Liquid Dreams, Laughter, and Light

Then came the alchemy of joy: South Mixology Events took center stage. Their molecular cocktails, sparkling in ornate glasses, were more than drinks-they were liquid theater, a spectacle of color and chemistry. Each sip carried not just flavor but emotion, a playful burst of science and soul.

DJ Denis Enkaoua completed the atmosphere, the entire day, with music that shimmered like the chandeliers, intuitive and perfectly pitched-a sonic backdrop to this grand feast of moments.

The Final Curtain, the Crowned Stars

And then, the silence before the crown. The awards. Suspense thickened like a simmering glaze. Seated in dignity and grace, the prestigious jury-Michel Escoffier, Martine Ackermann, Michel Lefèvre, Mario d'Orio, Gilles Brunner, Jean Chouzenoux, Antoinette Petit-prepared to announce the names that would echo in this château's history.

With the Mayor of Grasse, Jérôme Viaud, and Aurelia Grosu, General Consul of Romania in Marseille, among the honored guests, the moment arrived.

Camille et Cécile Castaner were named Best Food Influencers, their love of local Marseille cuisine lifting them above the crowd. And Emilie Bernardi, the poetic soul behind cooking.and.chill, won for Best Food Photo/Video, her lens a wand that turns meals into dreams.

The End, or the Beginning?

As stars bloomed in the sky and laughter lingered in the air, the day folded into memory. But it was more than an event-it was a journey through beauty, craft, flavor, and feeling. The château will sleep again, but its walls will remember. And those who were there will carry the magic with them-on their plates, in their hearts, and across the stories they'll now tell.