Stéphane Modat
Chef Stéphane Modat is a prominent figure in the culinary scene of Quebec, Canada, despite originally being from Perpignan, France. After immigrating more than two decades ago, Madot has embraced and elevated Québécois gastronomy, infusing his cooking with a deep passion for local produce and nature. His career includes serving as chef de cuisine at the prestigious Restaurant Champlain at the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac.
However, his culinary philosophy is crystallized in his own restaurant, Le Clan, opened in Old Quebec in 2021 and recognized by the MICHELIN Guide. At Le Clan, Modat fuses his Catalan roots with the authentic flavors of Quebec's terroir. His approach goes beyond simply sourcing ingredients, as he frequently travels around the province, exploring nature and collaborating with artisans and communities, including Indigenous cultures, to source unique and seasonal ingredients. Modat is therefore a culinary ambassador who reinterprets Quebec's terroir in haute cuisine dishes, celebrating the geographical diversity and rich heritage of his adopted home. His cuisine is characterized as an expression of his commitment to sustainability, authenticity, and Québécois gastronomic identity, always seeking the connection between the dish and the land.