About Chef Christophe and Josephine

For more than 20 years, Chef Christophe and Josephine have been sharing their love of French food and culture at their restaurant Le Très Bon in Bungendore, located in the Capital Region between Canberra and the South Coast of NSW in Australia.

They’ve also welcomed guests on their international gourmet tours and to cooking classes, both in person and virtually. 

Everything Chef Christophe and Josephine do reflects their professional expertise and their ethical approach, their love of community, their respect for place and their heartfelt intention to build bridges between cultures. 

  • Chef Christophe

    Chef Christophe trained in France and has travelled the world as a chef. He is President of the Escoffier Association in Australia and has trained chefs in Europe, the Pacific, the Americas and Australia. Not only is he an awarded chef but he’s also a very popular teacher, warmly and generously sharing his culinary expertise.

    On Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024, at a special reception held at the French embassy in Canberra, Christophe Gregoire was bestowed with the Knight’s Medal of the Order of Agricultural Merit (Chevalier Médaille de l’Ordre du Mérite Agricole) by His Excellency Mr. Pierre-André Imbert, the French Ambassador, representing the French Republic.

  • Josephine

    Josephine trained in health promotion and has worked in Australia and overseas in this field, bringing her knowledge and people-focussed approach to everything she does. Josephine’s command of the French, Italian and English languages is an especial asset.

Tours

Chef Christophe and Josephine’s small group food and wine tours to France, New Caledonia and Italy reflect their life experiences and professional backgrounds - their family heritage in the Les Vosges/Alsace regions and Calabria respectively, and their working lives and marriage in New Caledonia. Join them to share their love of New Caledonia, France and Italy through a convivial, luxurious, unique travel experience based on a personal connection to place. All tours are carefully researched, planned and booked and you’ll be accompanied every step of the way by Chef Christophe and Josephine

 

Classes

No matter where you are in the world you can take a virtual cooking class the comfort of your own kitchen. Wanting a bespoke food and wine experience? Chef Christophe and Josephine can organise a small group experience for your family, friends or work colleagues at a special venue here or overseas. All experiences are fully booked and accompanied.

 

European culinary experience in Australia

There is a wealth of French and Italian culture to experience on our own doorstep. You are invited to dip your toe in the water with a fully organised and accompanied Australia-based gourmet tour.