How do you invite a Michelin inspector?

“The simplest way is to email or write to us directly and ask for an inspection,” says Bulmer. Everyone who asks is usually seen within 12 months of their request — though they aren’t told when: “We send one of our reviewers to conduct an incognito inspection, which can be at any time.”

How do I get my restaurant in the Michelin Guide?

In order to earn a Michelin Star, you must produce consistently high quality dishes. Chefs should be able to produce all dishes to the highest standard and show a “mastery” of their trade. Likewise, your menu should have personality that distinguishes your restaurant from other establishments.

What is required for a Michelin star?

What is a Michelin star? To earn one Michelin star, a restaurant needs to be “a very good restaurant in this category”. For two stars, it needs to be “excellent cooking, worth a detour”. For three stars, a restaurant must serve “exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey.”

What is the criteria for getting a Michelin star?

To earn one star, a restaurant must be considered “a very good restaurant in its category.” For two stars, the criteria is “excellent cooking, worth a detour.” To qualify for the elusive three stars, a restaurant must serve up “exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey.”

Who gets the Michelin star the chef or the restaurant?

But the fact of the matter is that they don’t exist: stars are awarded to the restaurant, not the chef. Gordon Ramsey holds no Michelin stars. Restaurant Gordon Ramsey holds three.

Why choose a Michelin restaurant?

Most Michelin Inspectors have either worked in the hospitality business or cooked in kitchens themselves – rest assured our reviews are written with passion, integrity and knowledge. Quality: Any restaurant can be reviewed for our guides as long as the establishment is deemed high quality based off Michelin’s 5 restaurant rating criteria.

What is it like to be a Michelin Inspector?

Independence: Michelin Inspectors are employees of the Michelin Group only and are not linked to any other organisations. Inspectors always pay for their meals in full to ensure independence.

Why are restaurants tested in complete anonymity?

Testing restaurants in complete anonymity in order to ensure that they do not receive any special treatment is essential to the creditability of the MICHELIN Guide. Independence: Michelin Inspectors are employees of the Michelin Group only and are not linked to any other organisations.

What is a Michelin star and how are they given?

Michelin Stars are given by a collective of inspectors who visit the establishment multiple times. Passion: What would be the point of so much work and such a strict approach if our inspectors weren’t passionate about food?