Fred Sirieix is a prominent French maître d’hôtel, television personality, and entrepreneur, recognized for his roles on Channel 4’s “First Dates” and BBC’s “Million Pound Menu.”
His charm and deep understanding of the hospitality sector have established him as a reliable mentor for those looking for love on “First Dates.”
Beyond his television endeavors, Fred has made a significant impact in the service industry, managing Michelin-starred restaurants and launching initiatives like “The Art of Service” to enhance service standards.
REAL FACTS ABOUT FRED SIRIEIX
FULL NAME: Fred Sirieix
DATE OF BIRTH: January 27, 1972
GENDER: Male
PLACE OF BIRTH: Limoges, France
NATIONALITY: French
OCCUPATIONS: Maître d’hôtel, TV personality, Entrepreneur
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Fred Sirieix was born in Limoges, France, on January 27, 1972, which makes him 52 years old as of 2024.
Growing up in Limoges, he learned the significance of service and hospitality, even though his parents were employed in the healthcare field.
From a young age, Fred was determined to build a career in the hospitality sector and attended a catering college in France to train as a chef.
Despite his initial focus on culinary arts, Fred opted to work in front-of-house roles at Michelin-starred restaurants, where he gained invaluable experience that laid the groundwork for his future career.
He held positions at renowned establishments such as La Tante Claire and Le Gavroche in London before becoming the general manager of Galvin at Windows, a Michelin-starred restaurant located in the London Hilton on Park Lane.
CAREER
Fred Sirieix has built a career spanning over twenty years in the hospitality sector. He began his professional journey at prestigious establishments such as La Tante Claire and Le Gavroche.
Later, he took on the role of general manager at Galvin at Windows, where he worked for 14 years.
In 2013, Fred transitioned to television as the maître d’hôtel on Channel 4’s “First Dates,” a role that significantly boosted his public profile and made him a cherished TV figure.
He subsequently co-hosted other shows, including BBC Two’s “Million Pound Menu,” which featured aspiring restaurateurs competing for investment.
Additionally, he appeared in programs like “Gordon, Gino, and Fred: Road Trip,” traveling across Europe with chefs Gordon Ramsay and Gino D’Acampo.
Beyond his television endeavors, Fred has authored books and developed “The Art of Service,” a board game designed to teach hospitality skills.
PERSONAL LIFE
Fred Sirieix was previously in a long-term relationship with a woman named Alex, with whom he has two children, Andrea and Lucien.
Andrea, born in 2004, is a professional diver, and Fred has been a strong supporter of her athletic pursuits. His son, Lucien, is younger, and not much public information is available about him.
Fred and Alex parted ways in 2018, and in January of that year, Fred publicly introduced his new partner, whom he affectionately calls “Fruitcake.”
In 2020, Fred announced their engagement, and the couple plans to marry in Jamaica. While Fred frequently shares glimpses of his life on social media, he keeps certain aspects of his relationship private, including the identity of “Fruitcake.”
