Guillaume Tirel
Guillaume Tirel (* uncertain: 1312 ; † 1395 ), also called Taillevent (Schneidewind), was head chef of King Charles V of France from 1381 , who appointed him a councilor for his services to the royal kitchen. Closely associated with his name is one of the earliest and most influential Western cookbooks , Le Viandier . However, Guillaume Tirel is not the author of this collection of recipes, which is considered a key work in opening up the food culture of the Middle Ages . It could be proven that the oldest version of this recipe collection was created around 1320 and thus shortly around the date of birth of Guillaume Tirel. The later versions are, however, significantly influenced by him. With this cookbook, which was printed again and again into the 16th century, Guillaume Tirel had a decisive influence on French and thus European culinary art.
One of the most famous restaurants in Paris, the Michelin-starred "Taillevent", is named after him.
literature
- Barbara L. Feret: Gastronomical and Culinary Literature . The Scarecrow Press, Inc. Metuchen, NJ & London 1979
Web links
- Literature by and about Taillevent in the catalog of the German National Library
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Tirel, Guillaume |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Waist event |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Chef of King Charles V of France |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1312 |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1395 |