Most of the chefs take the course for several weeks.
Over the years, thousands of chefs from around the world have come to study with him.
A lot of the top chefs are here, and you don't always see them at other benefits.
A later generation of American chefs has done the same.
But, never mind, what I have to know is for the benefit of the chef.
"I wanted to work for one of the best chefs in the world," he said.
The current generation of chefs is among the best Europe has to offer.
But it takes a certain kind of chef to stand in silence behind the big name.
When I showed him a list of all the chefs here tonight, he picked you right out.
Not the sort of chef you needed for state dinners.