Our chefs & sommelier
At Le Rêve de Fusion by La Prévôté, our kitchen is where terroirs, techniques, and cultures meet. Michelin-experienced chefs Richard Smache and Anuroopa Banerjee create an Indo-French fine dining experience rooted in Provence, while Sommelier Stéphane Charvet curates wines from the Rhône Valley, Provence, and beyond to complete the journey
Chef de cuisine –
Richard Smache
Indian specialty Chef –
Anuroopa Banerjee
Sommelier – Stéphane Charvet
A French Chef Honed in Michelin & Awarded Kitchens
From earning a Michelin Toque at L’Aile ou la Cuisse in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, to leading acclaimed kitchens such as Maison Rippert in Avignon and La Villa Morelia (Michelin-referenced), Richard Smache has built a career defined by rigor, creativity, and international recognition.
Beyond France, he brought French gastronomy abroad – as Executive Chef-Owner in Canada (Beauchemin Guide, 4★), and at The Stocks Hotel in the Channel Islands, named Best Establishment of the Channel 2016.
His savoir-faire also brought him to alpine destinations such as Courchevel and Alpes d’Huez, where he helmed fine-dining restaurants with high guide ratings.
Now, as Chef de Cuisine at La Prévôté – Le Rêve de Fusion, Richard unites Provençal terroir with his cosmopolitan background, offering cuisine rooted in French elegance yet enriched by global influences.
Awards & Distinctions
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Referenced in the Michelin Guide and Gault & Millau (France).
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Featured Chef, Masterchef Magazine, 2-page profile (2023).
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Best Establishment of the Channel 2016 (The Stocks Hotel, Channel Islands).
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Beauchemin Guide, Canada – 4★ recognition as Executive Chef-Owner.
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Michelin “Toque” – L’Aile ou la Cuisse, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence.
A Culinary Explorer with Global Roots
Anuroopa Banerjee’s cooking is a tapestry of cultures. A graduate of the Italian Chef Academy (Rome), she honed her craft in acclaimed kitchens such as Gaggan, Bangkok ( 2 Michelin stars, Asia’s No.1 restaurant for four consecutive years ) and Merito, Lima (World’s 50 Best).
She went on to found “Journey” in Lisbon, a bistronomic restaurant widely covered by international media and loved for its creativity, warmth, and 5-star guest reviews.
Her cuisine blends Indian heritage, Mediterranean finesse, and a love for travel — the perfect counterpoint to Provence’s seasonal bounty at La Prévôté – Le Rêve de Fusion.
Recognitions
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Top 30 Contestant – MasterChef India (2016, among 16,000+ applicants).
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Founder – Journey Lisboa (widely acclaimed, press coverage in Público, Luxwoman, Time Out Lisbon, etc.).
With 20+ years of experience in fine dining and Michelin-starred restaurants in France, Stéphane Charvet pairs each course with precision and poetry.
His cellar celebrates the Rhône Valley and Provence, enhanced by international gems to complement the spice-forward elegance of our cuisine.