Vatel, Carême, Escoffier: serving a king's table. François Vatel, Antonin Carême, Auguste Escoffier: who were they? We look beyond the aprons and chefs' hats to discover the men themselves. Three men, three chaotic destinies, three perfect successes, but one identical passion: haute cuisine. Down the ages, their culinary innovation indelibly marked the gastronomic world.—TV5Monde Europe