ALaCarte.Direct
Just as LinkedIn transformed professional networking, ALaCarte Connect aims to revolutionise the world of French gastronomy. Created in the Périgord region, this network connects chefs, culinary schools and competitions.
Why Gastronomy Needed Its Own Network
- 200,000+ restaurants in France
- 500+ hospitality schools and training centres
- 100+ major culinary competitions
- 30+ different roles in the hospitality industry
Yet no single platform connected them all. ALaCarte Connect fills that gap.
ALaCarte Connect: The Concept
For Chefs
- Professional profile: Career path, establishments, specialities
- Portfolio: Photos of culinary creations, signature menus
- Visibility: Google ranking for "Chef [First Name Last Name]"
For Hospitality Schools
- School page: Courses, qualifications, career prospects
- Alumni: Track graduates' career journeys
- Recruitment: Connect students with employers
For Culinary Competitions
- Overview: Rules, jury, history
- Honours board: All past winners listed
- Registration: Simplified entry process
Comparison with LinkedIn
| Feature | ALaCarte Connect | |
|---|---|---|
| Professional profile | ✅ Generic | ✅ Gastronomy-specific |
| Culinary portfolio | ❌ | ✅ Photos of creations |
| Culinary competitions | ❌ | ✅ Honours board, registration |
| Hospitality schools | ⚪ Basic | ✅ Detailed + alumni |
| Qualified hospitality jobs | ⚪ Mixed in | ✅ 100% hospitality |
Why Created in Périgord?
"The Dordogne is a land of gastronomy. It felt only natural to build the platform that will connect everyone in this world right here."
How to Join ALaCarte Connect
- Create your profile on ALaCarte Connect.fr
- Complete your background: Education, experience
- Add your portfolio: Photos of your culinary creations
- Start connecting: Follow chefs, schools and competitions
The network is free for chefs and students.