Edith Lai is a well-known figure in Singapore’s gourmet scene, co-founding Gourmet Shop by Le Saint Julien alongside her husband, Chef Julien Bompard. She’s also behind Cuisine Service Pte Ltd, a central kitchen supplying top-quality gourmet products to hotels and restaurants.
Edith is also a certified cheese master and a true Champagne enthusiast — in 2011, she was honored as Dame Chevalier by Ordre des Coteaux de Champagne. She’s known for her engaging cheese and wine masterclasses, and her signature dishes, like Beef Tartar “Gueridon Style” and Crêpe Suzette, are always crowd-pleasers at private events.
With a background in Hotel Management from the University of Surrey, Edith started her career with The Peninsula Group in Hong Kong and New York before joining Chef Julien to open their flagship restaurant, Le Saint Julien, in 2003. Her talent in restaurant management earned her the Restaurant Manager of the Year award at the World Gourmet Summit in 2005.
