FOUNDER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Olivier Elzer
Three decades in Michelin-starred kitchens.
One platform built to share what they taught him.
From Cannes and Burgundy to Hong Kong.
From Hangzhou and Taipei to Macau and Phu Quoc.
Thirty years proving that French excellence
can be rigorous and approachable at once.
A track record partners can verify.
Star by star.
OE Group brings together strategic expertise, specialist talent and real operating experience across Food & Beverage.
Depending on the project, we may advise, mobilise specialist talent, create and operate concepts ourselves or combine these capabilities.
35+
MICHELIN STARS
Earned across his career, in France and Asia.
30+
YEARS
Owning, operating and creating F&B concepts.
5+
MARKETS
Hong Kong, Hangzhou, Taipei, Macau and Phu Quoc, and more.
Where flavour and culture converge.
Steeped in Michelin-starred kitchens, where precision and tradition are paramount.
Yet grounded, often surprisingly, in value and accessibility.
A fundamental belief in a dialogue
where flavour and culture converge.
Craft, mastery, precision.
An uncompromising focus on ingredient integrity and sauce work. Exceptional quality, built on 30 years of experience across every facet of the business.
A bold fusion of cultures and flavours.
Classic French technique meets contemporary Asian influence — heritage, local flavours and produce. An international culinary leader with a distinct local touch.
Approachable French cuisine.
Rounded, incredible yet approachable dining experiences, from fast-casual to fine dining. The guest experience is always the measure.
FOUNDER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Creativity beyond the plate.
At the heart of his leadership is a collaborative spirit. Just as a creative director in a fashion house shapes visions and concepts, Olivier formulates ideas and sees them through to execution, cultivating talent and inspiration within his team.
He orchestrates, inspires, and activates projects that push boundaries and engage all the senses, creating immersive, story-led F&B experiences that resonate deeply on an international scale.
From Europe's great kitchens
to Asia's leading destinations.
2007. Abbaye de la Bussière, Burgundy. First Michelin star as head chef.
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2009. Pierre, Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong. Head chef for Pierre Gagnaire.
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2012. L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon, Hong Kong. Three stars, three consecutive years.
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2014. Seasons by Olivier E, Hong Kong. His first restaurant as founder.
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2019. L'Envol, The St. Regis Hong Kong. Two stars from 2021.
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2021. OE Group founded.
Founder
2022 Onwards. Across Asia. Including L'Éclat 19 Hangzhou — starred in 2025.
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KNIGHTHOOD
Order of Agricultural Merit, French Republic, 2022
WORLD's BEST CHEFS
Ranked #138 in the World 300 Best Chefs, 2017
GAULT&MILLAU
One of France's 22 best young chefs, 2007
OE Group carries it through.
Strategic expertise, specialist talent and real operating experience, built around what each project truly requires.
CREATE
Concepts and Food & Beverage businesses we create, develop and operate ourselves.
ADVISORY
Creating, transforming and improving Food & Beverage businesses.
TALENT
Bringing the right chefs and specialists into projects, from one-off collaborations to longer-term engagements.
