Is This Really the Best Buffet in the World? Le Grands Buffet, Narbonne
Inside Le Grand Buffet: Eating 17 Courses of Escoffier’s Legendary French Food
Take a seat at the most ambitious and historical French meal we have ever attempted!
We are diving deep into the foundations of fine dining by recreating and eating “Le Grand Buffet”—a colossal, 17-course menu from the undisputed Emperor of Chefs, Auguste Escoffier.
Escoffier, the father of modern French cuisine, brought order and elegance to the kitchens of the Ritz and the Savoy. But what did one of his most legendary and opulent feasts actually look and taste like?
In this epic culinary journey, we tackle every course, from classic terrines and seafood dishes to show-stopping, multi-part roasts and timeless, classical desserts like Pêche Melba.
This is more than a meal—it’s a historical recreation of early 20th-century European fine dining. We’ll break down the genius of Escoffier’s menu structure, discuss the history behind the legendary dishes, and see if we can possibly finish all 17 courses!
Can we make it through this marathon of classic French gastronomy? Watch to find out!
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00:00 Introduction
02:52 course 1 & 2
06:53 pressed duck
13:15 seafood and dessert
15:53 foie gras
18:50 more dessert
21:19 even more savory
3 Comments
What's the best buffet you've been to?
I'm drooling at 6 am 😂 hope I will go there next summer
14:45 those are not snails they are whelk and you'll never see those in garlic butter