| 1961-1982 | 1983-1986 | 1987-1993 | 1994-1997 | 1998-2002 | 2003-2005 | 2006-2008 | 2009-2011 | 2009-2011 |
origins
| 1975-1980. The Neichel era. The arrival of Jean-Louis Neichel in 1975 changed El Bulli’s way of working and brought new perspectives that were to be consolidated over the years; in 1976 El Bulli was awarded its first Michelin star. During the winter closure months, Dr Schilling encouraged his chef to visit great European restaurants, and negotiated a stint for Neichel to work with the great Alain Chapel, whose restaurant, La mère Charles, held the guide’s highest accolade. Subsequent seasons’ offerings were clearly marked by these influences. |
Jean-Louis Neichel (right)and Yves Kramer (left) with part of their team. |
