Chef owner of Épicerie Pascal & Café Jardin in Newport Beach since 1996, Chef owner of Pascal’s cafe in San Juan Capistrano. Pascal is also Chef and owner of Pascal’s Tea Garden Creperie.
Attended Hotel School in Brussels, Belgium after apprenticeship in Rouen, Normandy, his hometown.
Worked for Master Chef Paul Bocuse in Lyon
Spent three years in St. Tropez at Club 55
Came to California in 1984
Chef at Hotel Le Meridian , Newport Beach
Chef at Restaurant Chanteclair , Irvine
Chef of the Year in 1991
President of the French Chef’s Association
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
2006 Restaurant Hall of Fame National Award
Pascal’s latest venture and enjoyment come from teaming up with Designer and Co-Owner Anne Manassero in The Farmer’s Wife and The French Chef. Together they combine their talents to introduce easy lifestyle lessons in taking your house to a home and your food from good to gourmet.
Born and raised in Huntington Beach
Former Navy Seal