Alain Senderens (1939–2017) was a pioneering French chef and one of the founders of nouvelle cuisine, though he later became known for moving away from that movement. He earned three Michelin stars at his celebrated Paris restaurant Lucas Carton, which he eventually rebranded as Senderens in 2005, surrendering his stars in a bold rejection of haute cuisine conventions. He was renowned for his innovative approach to food and wine pairings and authored several cookbooks, including 'The Table Beckons' and works exploring his culinary philosophy. Senderens was a member of the influential 'La Bande à Bocuse' group and is considered one of the most intellectually adventurous chefs of his generation.