French-born Franck enrolled in the Nice Hotel School at age 15, worked under Roger Vergé of Moulin de Mougins. Worked in two three-starred Michelin restaurants in Paris, and opened a restaurant in St. Barths, Caribbean. Came to Cape Town and worked with Frank Swainston at Uitsig. Opened award-winning restaurant La Colombe in Constantia. Opened The Foodbarn along with Pete de Bruin in 2006.
Current Co-owner and chef at The Foodbarn Restaurant in Noordhoek
Restaurants he rates in 2018
For a casual meal: The Pot Luck Club
For a healthy meal: Whole Earth Cafe in Scarborough
For a quick bite: Hallelujah (closed)
For a Winelands experience: Foliage
For authentic cuisine: Thali
The best restaurant overall: Chefs Warehouse at Beau Constantia