Marcel Vigneron

Age: 26
Hometown: Bainbridge, Washington; Currently reside in Las Vegas, NV
Profession: Master cook at Joel Robuchon at the Mansion
Education: Culinary Institute of America

  

Marcel has always believed that cooking is a form of expression where chefs can show their creativity, complexity and enticement. It is these qualities that landed him a spot on this season's "Top Chef." Serving as a teacher's assistant at the Culinary Institute of America, Marcel studied molecular gastronomy and butchery among other complex topics. He currently holds the title of Master Cook at Joel Robuchon and says that his nine-course tasting menu got him hired right on the spot.

Marcel says that he tends to be bossy in the kitchen, but he will earn the respect of the other chefs through the creative dishes he plans to bring to the table.