Yannick Alléno’s wax figure unveiled at Paris’ Musée Grévin

Yannick Alléno, the chef behind two of Monaco’s leading gastronomic restaurants, has been immortalised in wax at Paris’ Musée Grévin, joining some of the biggest names in French gastronomy. The figure was unveiled on Tuesday, October 13, recognising the chef’s contribution to contemporary cuisine and his international career.

With 18 Michelin stars to his name, Alléno is currently recognised as the world’s most-starred chef. His work spans more than three decades, during which he has developed a distinctive approach to French cuisine, particularly through his research into sauces, extractions and fermentation.

The new wax figure places him alongside celebrated chefs Paul Bocuse and Anne-Sophie Pic at the Parisian museum, which features figures from across the worlds of culture, entertainment and public life.

Alléno welcomed the recognition, describing his inclusion as a significant moment for him as a Parisian. He also praised the craftsmanship involved in creating the figure, drawing parallels between the precision required by the museum’s artisans and the attention to detail demanded by professional cooking.

The figure took six months to create, with sculptor Claus Velte among those involved in bringing the chef’s likeness to life. Visitors can now see the figure at the Musée Grévin and pose alongside it.

In Monaco, Alléno oversees L’Abysse Monte-Carlo and Pavyllon Monte-Carlo, both located at the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo. L’Abysse combines French culinary techniques with Japanese sushi craftsmanship, while Pavyllon offers a contemporary interpretation of Mediterranean gastronomy.

His inclusion at the Musée Grévin adds another distinction to a career that continues to shape the international fine-dining scene, while bringing further recognition to the restaurants and culinary teams associated with his work in the Principality.