The Victorian Master Chef Who Changed British Cuisine | Cook Back In Time

Auguste Escoffier brought fine dining to Victorian London. He is known as the Chef of Kings and the King of Chefs. He truly made his mark when he became head chef of London's new Savoy Hotel on the Strand. His influence is still today at the heart of modern cuisine.

23 min - Food & Drink - Absolute History

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