The Gastronomic Cheese Dining Experience was born from the meeting of two passionate individuals: Geoffrey Nivard, founder of Tasting With Nivard, and Elisa Girard, chef at the heart of the Chef’s Ride project.

Guided by a sensitive and contemporary approach to gastronomy, Geoffrey has spent several years developing culinary experiences focused on discovering exceptional products and the people behind them. Elisa, on her side, builds a cuisine deeply rooted in the Loire Valley region, where every ingredient tells a story of landscape, seasonality, and craftsmanship.

Their meeting in the Loire Valley was no coincidence, but an obvious connection — two complementary visions brought together by the same desire: to showcase local products in a different way, with high standards, creativity, and emotion.

From this encounter was born a unique culinary adventure, where cheese, carefully selected in partnership with Rodolphe Le Meunier, becomes a guiding thread, a playground, and a space for exploration.

Each menu is designed as a conversation between Elisa’s cuisine, Geoffrey’s selections, and the local producers who shape the gastronomic identity of the Loire Valley.

Here, cheese is not simply cooked: it is told, deconstructed, tasted, compared, and celebrated both in its purest form and in its most creative interpretations.

Experience this unique gastronomical moment in one of our partnered, designated premises or in the location of your choice (depending on the feasibility).