In France, 9 out of 10 chefs are men. This sector suffers from issues of sexism and racism, with a significant glass ceiling that the founders of Marie Curry aim to shatter.
They have implemented two solutions: a training program benefiting 24 women who wish to transition into the culinary field, either by starting their own business or finding employment, offered for free to make it accessible to women from foreign backgrounds, as well as a catering service and a restaurant that employs only women from foreign backgrounds on permanent contracts. The recipes will naturally reflect the culinary influences of the team hailing from Taiwan, Morocco, Réunion, and more.
“Cooking is a true medium for social connection and well-being,” explains Elise Thorel. “I find it incredibly important to rethink how we work in this sector, to provide opportunities to those who are completely overlooked in this field.”
