British chefs in Paris shake up old food stereotypes
France 24
by Elena POMPEIFebruary 27, 2026
From sausage rolls and Scotch eggs to daring, ingredient-led tasting menus, a new generation of British chefs is turning heads and changing minds in Paris. Long mocked for beans on toast and beige plates, UK cuisine is getting a stylish reboot in the French capital, where creativity, French technique and bold reinvention are helping British food shed its clichés and win over one of the world’s toughest culinary crowds.
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Originally published on France 24 on 2/27/2026