French cuisine is widely regarded as haute cuisine, the gold standard of fine dining—but why?
In this video, we explore the history behind French cuisine’s rise to global dominance, from royal kitchens and aristocratic banquets to culinary schools, Michelin stars, and modern fine dining.
You’ll learn:
How French kings and aristocracy shaped elite cooking
Why court chefs became cultural icons
The invention of haute cuisine and culinary hierarchy
How cookbooks standardized French cooking worldwide
The role of culinary schools and professional kitchens
Why French techniques define modern fine dining
How diplomacy, power, and branding elevated French food
This episode reveals how history, politics, culture, and strategy turned French cuisine into an international benchmark—and whether haute cuisine is about taste, technique, or influence.
Perfect for viewers interested in food history, gastronomy, cultural power, and culinary myths.
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Does French cuisine truly deserve its elite status—or was it history’s smartest culinary strategy?