A chef since 1956, Jean-Paul Grappe practiced his art in France before moving to Québec, where he pursued his career at the French Pavilion at Expo 1967 and thereafter in prestigious Québec restaurants and hotels. Since 1984 he has taught at the Institut de tourisme et d’hôtellerie du Québec which trains students for the tourism, hotel and foodservice industry. He has won several awards, including the Prix Méritas 1996 for his collaboration with the Québec First Peoples Communities. Sharing his extensive experience, he wrote cook books and articles for various publications, including the New York Times. He also exchanged best practices with famous culinary schools such as Ferrandi in Paris, France; Le Nôtre in Houston, Texas; Seminaris in Cairo, Egypt and Le Cirque, in New York, and hosted gastronomic diners to promote Québec food products and cuisine in a dozen great cities around the world.
About the ITHQ
Combining European traditions and North American trends in cuisine and hospitality, the Institut de tourisme et d’hôtellerie du Québec (ITHQ) is among the largest training institutions in Canada for the tourism, accommodation and food service industry.
The ITHQ provides all levels of education, from basic to university training, including continuing education, and enables students to acquire high-level skills that are transferable to world-class restaurants.
Established in 1968 by the Quebec government, the ITHQ is now a leader in hospitality training, at the cutting edge of world tourism trends and world-renowned for developing expertise, carrying out research and engaging in business with major players at regional and international levels.
