Michelin three-star chef partners with culinary group

NAPLES — Michelin three-star chef Christian Le Squer agreed to develop a program with the Florida Culinary Accelerator in Immokalee.

Le Squer, based in France, will develop a mentorship program, master classes and a competition-based cooking opportunity for new products to be manufactured at the accelerator. Construction on the accelerator will be complete this summer. The accelerator will provide space, equipment and services for culinary entrepreneurs to bring their products from kitchen to market. The mentorship program and cooking competition will be solidified by fall.

During his three-year commitment, Le Squer will visit the U.S. frequently from France. According to a press release, the Culinary Accelerator and Economic Incubators Inc., the accelerator's parent organization, have been developing the partnership for 18 months.