Why LR Gourmet?

WHAT WE SAW

We've watched one category persistently underperform its potential in the B2B space. Food gifts, the most personal, the most sensory, the most shareable, were arriving at Fortune 500 desks in generic tins - labeled "Gourmet" but decidedly not. No craft. No story. No chef behind them.

WHAT WE ASKED

What if the world's great chefs, the ones redefining how America eats, could put their name, their palate, and their story inside a corporate gift box? What if a gift could open a conversation about taste, culture, and craft instead of ending one?

WHAT WE BUILT

LR Gourmet. A first-of-its-kind B2B gifting company built entirely around chef collaboration, shelf-stable, fully customized, and curated to be unforgettable.

Not a food brand that stumbled into gifting. A gifting company that went to the source.

OUR MISSION:

BRING CHEFS TO THE HEART OF THE CORPORATE GIFT INDUSTRY

With LR Gourmet, we bring the LR Paris philosophy to the world of food, where every product is more than a gift; it’s a memento, crafted to be enjoyed, remembered, and savored. We’re creating a platform where culinary talent meets corporate reach, partnering with celebrated chefs to turn gourmet creations into delicious expressions of craft, culture, and connection.

Who We Are

Passionate experts dedicated to bringing you the finest gourmet experiences

Francis Pierrel

CEO

Bringing decades of executive leadership at brands like Ralph Lauren, Lacoste and Diesel.

Gérard Bertholon

Partner

A classically trained French chef and sous vide pioneer, Gérard brings decades of culinary leadership and innovation. Trusted by top chefs and global brands.

Charles Dolige

Partner

A veteran in crafting branded experiences that focus on standards, prioritizing meaningful design.

Stanislas Vilgrain

Partner

Stanislas Vilgrain founder of Cuisine Solutions, brings chef-quality expertise out and start with bringing global food networks and strategic mentorship to help LR Gourmet thrive in the gourmet gifting market.