About Us
La Popote Fine Dining
French Restaurant in Cheshire
The Owners
La Popote is owned by Chef Joseph Rawlins and Gaëlle Radigon. Located in the heart of Cheshire, this French restaurant is dedicated to sourcing local, fresh, and seasonal ingredients for a contemporary audience.
As a French restaurant in close proximity to Alderly Edge, Congleton, and Macclesfield, dedicated to providing casual fine dining experiences, we welcome everyone looking to open their eyes and mouths to exciting culinary experiences.
As of December 2022, La Popote is a Michelin Guide Listed French Restaurant. Joe & Gaëlle would like to thank all our customers for their support and we look forward to continuing our journey with you. You can use our reservation portal to book online today.
Cheshire Life Magazine recently named Joseph Rawlins ‘Chef of the Month’. In the article, Chef Rawlins revealed his core food philosophy that recently landed the restaurant a spot in the Michelin Guide: ‘Fresh and seasonal produce. Using an ingredient that tastes like it should.’
Joseph Rawlins
La Popote’s Chef Joseph, a Wilmslow native, attended Gordon Ramsay’s renowned Tante Marie cooking school, graduating with a Cordon Bleu Diploma. He has worked at Artichoke as Demi Chef de Partie, as well as several restaurants in Paris for the past 7 years.
During his time in Paris, Joseph trained with the formidable, and famed, Guillaume Delage. Guillaume opened Jadis in 2008 to rave reviews, and much of Joseph’s expertise was honed under Guillaume’s tutelage. Guillaume himself was taught by Pierre Gagnaire, who needs no introduction.
At the head of French restaurant La Popote, Joseph and his team guarantee a truly memorable fine dining experience. Committed to gastronomic flair and outstanding locally sourced produce,
Joseph continually renews the La Popote menu in order to ensure customers will experience exquisite food, fine wine and exceptional service. This is also completed in an effort to reflect seasonality and the availability of meats, fish, and vegetables.
Before La Popote, Gaëlle has had many years as the Front of House in restaurants both in England and her native France. Gaëlle is committed to providing clients with exceptional service in a welcoming environment. Gaëlle studied at fashion school before going on to study marketing and communications at business school in Paris. She now takes this creativity and puts it to use in the restaurant, continually developing the La Popote fine dining experience. Gaëlle brings a touch of parisian authenticity to our stunning French restaurant in the heart of beautiful Cheshire.
Gaëlle is pleased to announce that the restaurant is available for private parties on Tuesdays and Wednesdays by prior arrangement, as catering for special occasions and business events is a particular passion of hers.
Gaëlle Radigon
Gaëlle Radigon
Prior to La Popote, Gaëlle has had many years as the Front of House in restaurants both in England and her native France. Gaëlle is committed to providing clients with exceptional service in a welcoming environment. Gaëlle studied at fashion school before going on to study marketing and communications at business school in Paris. She now takes this creativity and puts it to use in the restaurant, continually developing the La Popote fine dining experience. Gaëlle brings a touch of parisian authenticity to our stunning French restaurant in the heart of beautiful Cheshire.
Gaëlle is pleased to announce that the restaurant is available for private parties on Tuesdays and Wednesdays by prior arrangement, as catering for special occasions and business events is a particular passion of hers.
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