Christophe Pienkowski

About Christophe Pienkowski

Based in Los Angeles, Christophe Pienkowski is Glenfiddich’s West Coast Brand Ambassador, bringing over two decades of culinary experience to the role. His background as a chef in Michelin-starred restaurants and luxury venues across Europe has honed his skills in pairing fine spirits with exceptional cuisine. Originally from France, Christophe boasts an illustrious career with prestigious roles such as overseeing the grand opening of Paris Las Vegas, serving as a personal chef to a general in the French Army, and running a private chateâu in Bordeaux. From 20••••11, he served as Chef at Chanteloup, Martell\'s guesthouse and the historic home of the Martell family in Cognac. There, he hosted events for prestigious guests and promoted Cognac pairings across Asia. He later became Martell\'s International Heritage Brand Ambassador, with a focus on the Asian market. Most recently, Christophe held the role of National Brand Ambassador for Martell in the U.S, where he became a trusted voice on Cognac and food pairings, often appearing on television, radio, and print media for his vast expertise. Christophe\'s culinary mastery and passion for hospitality make him a standout in the spirits industry, while his Brittany, France roots position him as the perfect champion of Glenfiddich\'s legacy on the West Coast, thanks to the shared Gaelic cultural heritage between the two regions.

Experience

1. Glenfiddich Ambassador West Coast

   William Grant & Sons

   Aug 2024 — Present · Los Angeles County, CA, US

Education

• HOSPITALITY AND CULINARY INSTITUTE/ GRENOBLE, FRANCE

  CAP RESTAURANT, Culinary Arts and Related Services

  1990 — 1991

• CULINARY INSTITUTE/TOULOUSE, FRANCE

  CAP ET BEP CUISINE, Culinary Arts/Chef Training

  1988 — 1990

• HOSPITALITY AND CULINARY INSTITUTE/ GRENOBLE, FRANCE

  BTH CUISINE (ASSOCIATE DEGREE), Culinary Arts/Chef Training

  1990 — 1992