Thierry “BIG T” Cornuet

Thierry "Big T" Cornuet is a pit and grill master with a childhood passion for fire. He is the force behind Cala Pulpo, a hidden oasis near Monaco, and Bootgrill, a celebrated barbecue, butcher shop, grocery store, and cooking school in Nice, frequented by Alain Ducasse, Bono, Rihanna, and other international celebrities, as well as top regional chefs.

Cornuet advocates for gourmet, accessible, and inspired cuisine cooked over flames. Originally from Quebec, he currently resides in Nice.