Nicolas Pailhes
Participating Chef - France
A graduate of the Ecole Hôtelière de Nice and Paris, he worked for several years around the world. In 2007, he decided to open his restaurant in Richerenches, the capital of the black truffle. Today, his restaurant is a landmark for lovers of the black truffle. His cuisine is based almost exclusively on black truffles and local produce. Nicolas also enjoys organizing truffle-themed meals with renowned chefs, themed sessions in the summer, and wine tastings in collaboration with local winegrowers.
He is a member of the Confrérie du Diamant Noir et de la Gastronomie and was appointed Ambassador of Provençal cuisine in Iraq (Erbil) as part of Operation Goût de France in spring 2019. In 2021, he wrote his first recipe book featuring black truffles.