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Deutsch: Georges Auguste Escoffier (1846–1935), französischer Koch und Gastronom, Begründer der modernen Küche / Español: Georges Auguste Escoffier (1846–1935), cocinero y gastrónomo francés, padre de la cocina moderna / Português: Georges Auguste Escoffier (1846–1935), chef e gastrônomo francês, fundador da culinária moderna / Français: Georges Auguste Escoffier (1846–1935), cuisinier et gastronome français, père de la cuisine moderne / Italiano: Georges Auguste Escoffier (1846–1935), cuoco e gastronomo francese, fondatore della cucina moderna
The name Escoffier stands as a cornerstone in the evolution of professional cooking, bridging 19th-century culinary traditions with the structured, refined techniques of modern gastronomy. Recognized as the "king of chefs and chef of kings," his innovations extended beyond recipes to include kitchen organization, staff hierarchy, and the codification of French haute cuisine. His influence persists in contemporary culinary education and fine dining establishments worldwide.