Born in Anjou, the historic and cultural region of the Loire, David Reneux was influenced from an early age by the cooking of his uncle, a restaurateur. From humble beginnings, his passion for the fine art of cooking later took him to the capital. He joined the INTERCONTINENTAL Hotel in 1991 as a commis, and worked his way up the ranks year after year until he became Executive Chef of the Westin Hotel in 2021. With 30 years' experience in this legendary Parisian hotel, this position of Executive Chef underlines his perseverance. 

With 25+ years worldwide as Head Bartender, Philippe Guidi led esteemed Paris-London venues. Part of Alain Ducasse's debut, he saw 3 Michelin stars in one year. Headed bars at Orrery, Mandarin Oriental, Morton's. Back in France, he excelled at Bar Tuileries, Westin Paris-Vendôme, creating hits like "Boiling Iced Tea" and themed Terrace launches.