Chef collage associated with Dandeleon.

Chef Voices

What chefs notice first

The most revealing endorsements are concrete: how an oil lifts a plate, where it works best, and what kind of finish it leaves behind.

Some of the clearest language around Vallesur comes from chefs. When a cook reaches for an oil in service, the judgement is immediate: aroma, balance, structure, and the way the flavour sits on food.

In the kitchenJump to section: In the kitchen

The chefs featured here return to the same qualities again and again: a vivid aroma, a firm but clean bitterness, and a finish that can sharpen meat, fish, soups, dressings, and even certain desserts without becoming heavy.

Precision over praiseJump to section: Precision over praise

The comments that matter most are specific. One chef describes Vallesur as a seasoning rather than a generic kitchen oil. Another notes that its bitterness and aroma are powerful, yet controlled enough for white fish and fresh-cheese ice cream. Others reach for it with grilled meat, black truffle, salads, and simple finishing at the table.

On the plateJump to section: On the plate

Vallesur tends to shine at the last moment: over grilled dishes, bitter greens, soups, pulses, raw vegetables, and courses where a few drops can change the whole impression of a plate.

Kenma Hyodo

Executive Chef, L'Orchidee Blanche, Japan

Vallesur has a rich aroma and a strong personality. In service it behaves more like a seasoning than a generic kitchen oil.

Tomoki Kubotsu portrait

Tomoki Kubotsu

Owner-chef, Ristorante Kubotsu, Japan

The bitterness is firm, the aroma is high, and the body is full, yet it stays mild enough to work with white fish or even fresh-cheese ice cream.

Hiroyuki Sakai

Iron Chef, La Rochelle, Japan

The aroma is refreshing and the taste is robust, but still versatile enough for salads, Japanese dishes, and simple finishing at the table.

Dai Kusuno

Head Chef, La Rochelle Sannou, Japan

Just brushing Vallesur onto grilled meat and finishing with salt changes the dish completely. It also pairs beautifully with black truffle.